Room Preparations and More

Justin and I realized this weekend that we are down to the single digits on the week countdown. That is truly amazing! It has all gone by so fast. Do I think we are ready for Baby B to get here? NO! I am sure that you never feel completely ready, but we definitely still have a lot on the TO DO list.

We have accomplished the milestone of putting the crib together and Baby B's Ikea shelves are up and ready to be filled. Today, I completed the art pieces I wanted to do for the nursery. Her Wizard of Oz theme is in full swing with ruby slippers, the lion, the scarecrow, and the tin man. Justin asked me which one I thought would be her favorite. He decided the scarecrow, because he was Dorothy's favorite. I asked how he knew that and he said, "She says that she is going to miss him the most of all..." I love my husband! Ha!

Justin had his first track meeting today. The life of being a coaches wife continues... I thought that it was very interesting when I asked him how it went, the only thing he told me they talked about was how he was going to need his own transportation home from out of town meets. I like where his head is! The kids ride a bus and need coaches. His staff (which happens to be made up of some of our closest Athens buddies) made sure that there would be at least one seperate vehicle that could leave if Baby B decides its time.

Below are a few of the art pieces for Baby B's room and the building of the bed. When I get everything complete, I will post more.


Zeus and Odin really tried to help!

Holidays 2009

We had an extremely eventful holiday break! We spent a week away from home, then returned to Athens to move to a new home. I think every minute that we spent out of school was full of activity. As you can imagine, Baby B and I were very worn down.

Justin and I laughed because we defintely are in the stage of life where babies are involved. Within a week, we were able to see many friends and family that we don't get to visit with on a regular basis. Four of these visits included new additions to the families of infants and toddlers. I love babies and enjoy seeing the new parents way of dealing with whatever situation comes up! I learn so much from my friends and there new expertise everytime I am around them.

The family time that we spent was definitely special. We began our visit in Nashville with my mom. When we're together we can't help but look at all the little outfits and plan, plan, plan for our rapidly growing addition! It is beneficial to me to hear her reminise about her pregnancy and what I was like as an infant and toddler. While visiting with Mom, we were able to squeeze in a visit with "My Mary" and her new husband Eric. It was wonderful to see them and show off the belly!

I am writing this during my 1/2 day off for the Glucose test. My time has now run out...I will write more ASAP about our busy, but wonderful holiday!