Nesting

I have definitely felt the need to get ready for this baby. I hate waiting until the last minute. For the past few months I have been on the lookout for as many deals as possible. Since we started with absolutely no boy things I knew we would have a lot of stuff to get. I also wanted to get Miriam's winter clothes for next year. I find it so satisfying to find a great deal on the clearance rack. I feel like after the shopping trips I had this week I am ready for this baby boy to come. I am not done with everything, but I have enough done for him to arrive. I have 39 days until my due date. I want to be done with everything by the end of this month. Here is my list.

Accomplished:

Gowns and sleepers - washed, folded and put away

0-3 months clothes - washed, folded and put away

Onesies - washed, folded and put away

*Socks/Bibs/Hats - washed, folded and put away
*Shop for next years winter clothes for baby and Miriam
*Reposition crib to new height

Stock up on wipes

*Find all baby things that I stored away

Need to Finish:
*Buy diapers (small size) - on sale at Costco this week
*Sew flannel blankets and burp cloths - material is washed and ready
*Decide on blessing outfit (I have until July)
*Finish finding summer clothes for baby and Miriam - some great deals have been found already

Overall I feel good about finishing before long. Since my energy level is dropping everyday, I will just do a little bit at a time. I love getting ready for a baby to come into our home. We are so excited to meet this little (big) guy.

Latest Finds

Today at the garage sales we found a bunch of Little People. We got Noah's Ark, the construction site, a ABC tree-house, and an addition to the barn. Miriam loves playing with all the animals. I also got Miriam a cute umbrella for $1, two shelves for Miriam's room for $1 each, and another Baby Bjorn for my sister for $8. We are headed to a huge consignment sale next Saturday.

I love a deal

On Saturday we decided to hit up some yard sales. One of the neighborhoods around here was having a community yard sale, so there were many sales to chose from. We basically drove around looking for toys. We got a Baby Bjorn carrier for $2.50, a Little People Zoo for $4, a puzzle for $1, and my favorite find was the cozy coupe for $2.50! Miriam loves it. She cried when we had to put it in the car to take it home. She thought we were taking it away. She was so happy to see it waiting for her when we got back. I seriously love the yard sales out here. We are going to hit more this weekend.

miriam trying her best to play with one arm

First Crayons

I bought Miriam her first box of crayons today. She was really into it. The coloring kept her busy for quite a long time. So worth the 30 cents!