Wednesday 1 October 2014

And now it is October

I remember struggling a lot with October as a young person. Not sure why. Lots of people think it is a beautiful month. It can be beautiful in my part of Canada, and some years it is. Other years winter comes fast and furious, and October means short days and decaying leaves and landscapes of wintry brown.

This year of course, October is something mythical. October is the month when we meet Ember.

Speaking of mythical, here is one of the latest "Oh !@#$" purchases.

Before anyone hates me for posting this unbearable cuteness, I must say that if I was left to my devices, our baby would probably have come home in a pillow case. I couldn't even look at baby clothes until week 30 or something. Then I would look, but I couldn't buy. Finally, last weekend my mom came over and asked awkward questions like, "So, what do you have?" and "What if you went into labour in the next few days?" I don't think I will, incidentally, but at 37 weeks, it's possible. Yikes.

So I put on my brave face and we went baby shopping. Despite several distinct urges to find an excuse, any excuse to run out from the store, we did it together. I just needed the backup. 

Unbearable cuteness it is.


The closest outfits are the newborn ones, and then the next row are the slightly bigger ones.

Now I will have to wash them all in the next few weeks....

Oh, and here's a lovely shot of the nursery. LOL.  That's the crib and change table in boxes on the floor. Bassinet (which will go in our bedroom) is in the background. Glider is ordered, hasn't arrived. (Same with stroller.)



The past week has been kind of crazy. Besides the fact I have a week and half left of work to get things mostly organized for my replacement, my colleague bunged her knee and has been off work. So I feel like I'm trying to keep twice as many balls in the air.  We also have two baby classes on the go, and in addition to other commitments, it seems like we have something scheduled to do every single day and evening. Not exactly what we've been used to. But it will all be worth it. It will.

Thinking of everyone always.

18 comments:

  1. Almost there, Mama! Great progress with all the prep work!

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    1. thank you! it's good to look at the progress instead of always what remains to be done.

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  2. Oh, so so worth it! I can't believe it's October either, and am so excited for you to meet Ember! I'll be watching for updates :)

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    1. thank you! I will try to update regularly.

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  3. Brave face! Glad you got some clothes for Ember and the nursery is coming along! I too struggle with October and the shorter day and brown landscapes. I keep reminding myself that I love hot tea, soups and warming curries.

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    1. Mmm, those are great images! I like when the temperatures get cooler and all those warm fuzzy things come into season, too.

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  4. My girl has some of the same clothes! I'm glad you got some. I hope you are able to relax a bit before she arrives!

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    1. Thanks! too funny we bought some of the same stuff. I think I will have time to relax...assuming she isn't early lol.

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    1. thank you! it is really fun, once I accept the over-whelmingness of it. :-)

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  6. So fun that you finally feel like you can get ready. Can't wait to hear about Ember's arrival!

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    1. I think I could have easily procrastinated forever, but baby is coming regardless of whether I'm ready so I have to get on it LOL! looking forward to sharing more good news - thanks for reading.

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  7. I think you deserve a pile of unbearable cuteness. :) Glad you've finally started to make some more preparations!

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    1. Thanks :-) Preparations are full steam ahead now....it feels good!

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  8. I love your nursery photo :)
    We (well, H) assembled the changing table Friday and yesterday, but there's more boxes. And all the other stuff that was in the room and has nowhere else to go. And I'm so glad your mom came to help you buy some clothes! Though I'm sure Ember would look cute in a pillowcase, too ;)

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    1. yay for nurseries full of boxes, hahaha! Maybe we should just build Ember a box fort in the nursery, we have enough to do it for sure. Good for H for getting your changing table assembled!

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  9. Progress! No naked baby! ;)

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    1. hahaha! yes, she'll have something to wear....though I'm sure she'll look adorable naked too!

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