Sunday, August 20, 2006

36 weeks and counting

This weekend was devoted to the last few things on our "punch list" to prepare for Lil' Bit's arrival. Thanks to all of you who have been keeping up with our progress.

We got the nursery mostly organized, decorated and supplied. We installed a car seat base in each of our cars. After learning that over 80% of these things are installed improperly, Heather is headed to the fire department tomorrow where they'll check our work.

After much debate and some advice from real parents of real children we have decided to go with an old-fashioned rocking chair and not get one of those new-fangled glider rocking chairs--for now. If we get the sense that the rocker ain't doing the job? It's off to Babies R Us.

Amid all the soothing colors and despite the shade tree, you may notice the Diaper Champ in the lower left-hand corner. It's a subtle, constant reminder that there's gritty work ahead. Are we ready? I can only hope that enthusiasm and good intentions will compensate for anything we've forgotten up until now.

As you can see, Heather is handling pregnancy all in stride. So far, she's been feeling very good. I have every confidence she's going to come through all of this with flying colors. Wish us well and stay tuned!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi there Lil'Bit
Your uncle and your cousins in Sweden are watching your progress, and are excited about what is soon to come. It will hard on you but the reward is great. If you ever get bored when on the outside, just ask daddy to sing Helan går! That will make you confused but happy. Just make sure daddy doesn't drink your formula after singing... ;-)

Göran

Maija said...

All that nursery needs now is a baby! It looks great, but most importantly Lil' Bit has great parents to do all that rocking and the "gritty" work that is ahead.

Anonymous said...

Glad to see you guys are doing well. We'll be checking in on you. Drop us a line at alcfunmail@yahoo.com
Love,
Amy & Brian

PS Happy Anniversary!!!