Putting it all together

Now that the guest room/office is set up, we've started in on the nursery. During last weekend's visit, the Breclaw grandparent duo assembled our Baby Mod Parklane crib and Ikea MALM dresser, which will double as a changing table. Both pieces look great. Fresh, clean white and simple lines.


 

We're going to stay with yellow as our primary color but are painting the built-in shelves a soft grey. Will launched in on that this week. I helped a little. But mostly wrangled dogs, fetched smoked almonds and Summer Shandy, and adjusted lights between updating Enlarging Marge posts.

My mom sent down a sample bird, since she's offered to tackle the mobile project (with Bob's help on the balancing). I love it. We'll use collar and crib skirt scraps for the remainder of the flyers.

Things are coming along. Now I just need to figure out if I want to add grey to any of the walls. What to do, what to do... Decisions are NOT my strong suit at the moment (and by moment I mean the last 8 months).

Showering Will

On Monday, Will headed to the conference room to attend an 11 o'clock meeting and instead of talking budgets, he was baby showered. His team, Jennifer, Amanda, Diane, Adina and Candi, surprised him with a Learning Care Group fête. Lucky guy!


We received a bag chock full o' practical goodies... washcloths, spoons, sippy cups, pacifiers, hooded towels, baby powder...

But I think Will's favorite part was the cake. I nearly had to wrestle him to the ground to get a nibble. Thanks to the ladies at LCG! Thanks for keeping Will in line. And on the baby track.

(15*2)+1

31 weeks, 2 days and 41.75" 'round - complete with Grandma Betty giving Baby S some love. Lucky us!

Shower withdrawal

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who attended our special Golf Scramble/Couples Shower yesterday at Edgewood Country Club. The weather cooperated, we had a great time on the course (especially on the "challenge" holes), the food was spot on and people were so generous in their gift-giving. We are incredibly fortunate to have such fabulous family and friends. We're definitely suffering withdrawal after such a lovely evening (and are a bit intimidated by the loot we acquired - where does it all go?!).

A special thank you to the Grove Street girls, Jen, Karyn, Kerri, Linda and Sue, who put together the bash. We've come a long way from Christmas lights and a keg in a kitchen... (Though if I'm honest, that Madonna/Michael party remains a stand-out.)

I was so busy enjoying myself that I didn't get many photos. But, the paparazzi was there and I've been promised file access. Hold tight for a shower scrapbook - hopefully posted later this week.

Grandparent 101

My mom and dad recently engaged in some grandparent practice thanks to cousin Molly's brood - Maeve and Walter. Looks like Grandpa Bob will be all set to manage a little lady. (As long as he has a martini within reach.)

They arrived yesterday for the couple shower. The car was jam packed with lovely Betty-planted/Tony's-Greenhouse grown flowers. Pics to come.

This morning Grandma Betty came to our 31 week appointment and listened to Baby S's fast-beating heart. She'll also be present for the 34 week visit (she'll be in town for shower number two hosted by my work pals). Her fingers are already crossed that they'll do a quickie ultrasound to check Baby S's position. My fingers triple crossed Little Miss Sassy will be head down (right now she's sideways).

Guest Room . . . CHECK

The upstairs to downstairs office + guest room project is complete, and just in time. Grandma and Grandpa Breclaw arrive today for Saturday's couples shower.

First, how it looked way before (and basically how it looked as a guest room) - with our darling Jazz . . .


Then, empty before (two weeks ago) . . .


And now, after . . .


Complete with a tag-team closet organization effort, which wasn't always pretty, but ended up pretty fabulous. We might be ready for a head-to-head with Clean House's Trish! Especially combined with the other closet in the room.




And, the new sleeper sofa fits perfectly. The sofa is super comfy - B&B will test out the sleeper aspect tonight. Stay tuned!


I am very happy with the results. I'll miss my upstairs sanctuary, but am ready to turn it into Baby S's special space. That project starts next weekend. Any volunteers?