It has begun.
Baby stuff has begun its campaign to take over my house. It began innocently enough, with the delivery of baby furniture. I mean, the kid will need somewhere to sleep and be changed, right? We even put everything together, so the room is sort of arranged.
But then the first shower happened. Which was very nice, and totally overwhelming. This shower was hosted by my MIL, and was attended by tons of Mr. P's cousins, second cousins and family friends of my in-laws. Try as I might, I can't keep all of these people straight. Which makes the whole party-in-our-honor thing more stressful. But whatever, I made it through, and it was a very nice event. And thank your chosen deity, no games. Thank you, MIL, for listening to me.
People are way too generous. So now my house has been taken over by baby stuff. It is overwhelming to see it all. I mean really, for a baby that will likely weigh less than my cat, she sure has a TON of stuff. More clothes than I do. More beauty products too. More of everything!
But I must admit, the clothes are cute. Some, really cute. The hats? Love those. And she got a little hoodie sweatsuit, which could be the sweetest thing I've ever seen. With pockets. I love pockets on baby clothes. I just imagine her keeping her chapstick and cell phone in there, like me.
It has been a challenge to find space for everything in our townhouse. But this kid apparently needs this stuff, so make room we will. It is becoming more real, day by day, that this critter inside me will use this stuff. Use it fairly soon, too. Wow.
The gratefulness continues around here. For people's generosity, for having more than we need, for this miracle of a critter that is growing and kicking and wiggling inside me. Very, very, grateful.
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
It's great that you have such supportive people in your life. Love the description of the clothes--how adorable! I'm so happy that you have so much to be grateful for this holiday season. : )
ReplyDeleteOh you just wait my dear, your house is going to look like a baby store threw up in it! With the clothes, they grow so fast that they only get to wear the outfits a few times, or not at all, but since they are messy, they usually wear a few outfits a day. With the baby gear, their attention span is quite short, so you'll find yourself with equipment lined up moving them from toy to toy to keep them happy and entertained. Within a few months, you'll find yourself rearranging your home to the convenience of the baby gear. Our #1 gear is the Evenflo Exersaucer, a life saver for 4 months and up!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The image of the baby pulling her cell phone out of her pocket cracks me up. And, yes, it is overwhelming how quickly baby stuff can take over your house. That's why we are moving. The little condo lost the fight against the exersaucer, swing, playmat and baskets of toys!
ReplyDeleteAwww pockets, that is really too cute! I'm so glad you're geting to fill your house--even if it's overfilling--with stuff! The empty houses/rooms are the worst, so let 'em burst at the seams!
ReplyDeleteAwww, great post :-). please post a nursery pic when you can!
ReplyDeleteIt's so exciting! It's finally starting to seem real!
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