baby wrapping

I took a baby wearing class at the local hospital a few weeks ago and found a few wraps that I'm interested in trying out. I got my Moby wrap in the mail today and my first experiment was wrapping my cabbage patch doll Dorthea. Matty thought I was completely insane but I have to say I think I'm really gonna like this. I'm going to bring my wrap to Turkey day and have Val try it out on a real live baby, Pia! The directions say you can wrap a toddler to you using this! I'll believe it when I see it.

final touches

After a trip to IKEA, we found a rug. Rubbles approves because last night when I sat in the glider to read to Lil he laid down right on it like he's been doing it for years.

I also made a quilt ladder to display all the beautiful quilts that Lil will collect over the years from his bad granny (hint hint). When Matty first saw it he was not too happy. He immediatly asked how much a paid for Lil's crib escape ladder. He relaxed a bit when I told him I made it from scraps around the house and when Lil gets old enough to climb it, we will move it out of the nursery. Already a worrier:)

almost there

The nursery is almost complete. Our latest additions have included a bookcase from our yard sale adventure in Wisco, a glider that Matty found on Craigslist, blinds and homemade curtains. Our next purchase is going to be a rug but that is the hardest challenge. We need a rug that is black dog friendly:)

We are not really feng shui people but in one of the baby books they say to hang in the corner the biggest picture in the room of the parents. This shows authority and who the child will listen too. Here's hoping:)

crib

It's all starting to seem real now. The crib has be delivered and set up. My type A personality basically has us ready to have the baby tomorrow. We've got a crib, diapers, pjs, and toys. Thanks so much to Nana Bacon and Grampy Cheese (Jack & Mary) for the place were our baby will have sweet dreams.

I killed at the yard sales yesterday. I got a baby snow sled, bath tub, play mat, toys, books, glass bottles, monitor and baby hiking backpack for only $4.10!!!!

one dresser in fern green

The nursery is really starting to shape up. I found this dresser on craigs list for $20 (talked them down from $30) and painted it my fav green color. Still got a little work to do in the drawers by linning them with pretty contact paper or fabric.

changing table

The search for the changing table was painless. I found this on craigslist from an antique store in Portland. He gave me some sob story that it is worth $400... then why did he let it go for $150? Maybe it's because I'm so cute with my pregger belly.

Funny Things

Hey everyone its Matty again. I got a crazy next couple of weeks so figured I would write a post while I had a minute. Some funny things that have been happening lately are what I figured I would share.
1. Dena's crazy dreams - some are very scary some are really funny, all vivid. She told me this is part of pregnancy so I guess its a good thing.
2. Rubbles - our dog knows something is up for sure, he will not leave Dena's side unless of course I have food. He is an excellent listener though as early on he was laying on Dena's legs and I had a chat with him. (Now he lays on my legs at night). He also licks Dena's belly when she asks him to give kisses to the baby. He is going to be a great big brother.
3. Babies R Us - WOW!! That store is nuts, I've never seen so many aisles devoted to such a short segment of life. Its good stuff though and I'm very thankful for those family and friends that helped Dena get an "all inclusive" baby list.
4. Pee - poor dena is waking up 1 -2 times nightly to use the bathroom. All that growing of lb is starting to push organs together.

Well I'm sure there will be more funny stuff to come I hope everyone is doing well. Can't wait to see you all.

-Matty, Dena, Rubbles, LB (soon to be Little "apple" Bachman)

our first trip

Our first trip to Babies R Us. Why do I feel like we will be back... again... and again... and again...