Some people are excellent at having their camera attached to them and capturing every moment. I wish I was like that.
I'm not.
But, hopefully I will take before and after pictures of the baby room. Let me just say that shopping at thrift stores for crafty things is awesome. I got two frames for .50 each, a lamp stand also for .50 and a large wood frame I'm going to cut up for 1.50. Add a can of black spray paint for $3.50 and a sweet lampshade for 8.00 (target) and you got some sweet decorations! Amazing what spray paint can do...
I'm just so excited to paint the big wall and repaint the dresser (sorry Kim!). Everything is going to look awesome!! And I'm estimating the whole project will cost roughly $60. If I can keep it that low, hopefully I can talk Scott into letting us get this lovely at Target! (and some blue, green and tan drawers...)
Baby News:
So far so good! I can't believe how much more active he's getting! I find that the more I'm sitting and not moving, the more active he is. The more active I am, the quieter he is. I think he just likes sleeping when I'm moving. Also, he has yet to kick me in the ribs. I've thought from the beginning that he sits really low, and I think it's a blessing. :-) The weirdest thing? From my ribs being stretched out, I have this tingling, numb, burning sensation right below my bust/around where my diaphragm is. Supposedly it's normal. Just nerves getting stretched. Sure is annoying though.
And, I really want one of these:
Not because of the name brand. Because it has amazing outer fabric, a great array of pockets inside, a zipper-out changing pad, a shoulder strap and backpack straps. Too bad it's only $170.
In the past month or so of pregnancy, I have these 2 horrible knots in my upper back that kill so bad every day. I think it's because I hold my purse on my left side, so it weighs my shoulder down, but then when I take it off, my back over compensates for the missing weight. Also, doesn't help that my purse is getting heavier with water bottles and snacks all the time. Thus, I would love to have a backpack diaper bag so it can evenly distribute the weight and I can get rid of these knots (though, the chiropractor helps a ton!!). I don't want a backpack looking bag though, I don't like em that much. A convertible one suits me much better. Any suggestions on something that's similar but way less expensive?
So, SO CUTE!! I love it all!!
ReplyDelete1) I love shopping thrift stores for fun baby stuff. I get really depressed that there's only one here, D.I., and that it's REALLY picked over because there's only one. Also, I've seen way too much overpriced JUNK there. Really, people!? A torn-up, dumpster-deserving coffee table for $75!? It wasn't name brand. I checked.
2) The only reason i'm awake right now (it's 9 am...not unusually early by any means!) is because our little guy is awake. And of course, now that i'm at the computer he's back asleep. Weird. I totally know what you mean about him being more active when you're less active. I actually heard somewhere that mom's movements rock the baby to sleep. I think it's cute :o)
3) I LOVE the bookshelf from Target. I even think you guys could build it yourself. Walk into Home Depot or Lowe's with measurements and pick out wood and they'll cut it all for you at no extra charge, so all you really need are the tools to put it together and some sand paper for rough edges, and that can of black spray paint! :o) If not, I know your dad could help you out! If you want to build it, pick out the drawers first and do dimensions around the drawers.
4) I love the idea of a backpack diaper bag. I'll keep my eye out for cheaper versions! :o)