Building a Nursery

I have Sarah McLachlan's "Building a Mystery" stuck in my head, except I keep singing "Now we're working on... building a nursery..." Come on, you know it's catchy. All together now... "We're holding on..."

Anyways. We Are working on building a nursery. The painting is finally done and the switch plates are back on all the outlets. We bought a glider-rocker last weekend and I picked it up today. The box was so huge that I had to to fold down the seats in the CR-V so it could fit. I'm not sure how we're going to actually get it inside but I have faith my awesome husband will figure out a way.

It looks like we may be ordering a crib soon too. I've found one I like at Target. The Graco Lauren Classic, for those who are curious.

I called the fabric store nearby to find out if they had nursery patterns and what time they closed. I heard "Yes, we carry McCall's patterns and we close at 9:30." I bebop my way up there and waltz in at 5:30. Do you see where this story is going? I found a fabric I LOVE for the crib skirt and diaper stacker. I go to ask the man- whom I spoke to on the phone- where the patterns were. He told me that they were in the back but they closed five minutes ago, at 5:30. He had the tone of voice of a man who had spent too many hours with "sew-busy" ladies. Once I told him that I misunderstood and apologized for waltzing in at closing, he was much nicer than he had been at first. He offered to send me home with the McCall's book and hold my fabric behind the counter until morning so I wouldn't have to try to find it again.



Things are starting to come together for this nursery. A good thing too. This baby is really starting to look like a baby! We had an ultrasound this morning. Baby DB has the most adorable nose and lips you've ever seen in grainy black and white. The critter is still head down and sleeping diagonally in the bed most of the time (just like Dad!). We'll have pictures of the ultrasound as soon as Wesley can get them scanned and some pictures of progress on the nursery sometime after this weekend- when it will be a guest room for Wesley's dad and stepmom who are coming for their first visit to Asheville. Until then... there I am above. You see me? I'm the one hiding behind that huge belly!



We are also having a party for Wesley's 30th birthday this Sunday. The official day was Monday. We brought home Wesley's baby that day- a new propane grill. Wesley cooked up some bbq chicken, onion, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes for the inaugural meal. I may be a little biased, but it was mighty tasty! I am often amazed at what a fantastic handy-man, heavy lifter, great cook, amazing husband Wesley is. How lucky I am to have Wesley and Baby DB in my life! Happy birthday, sweetie! xoxo