the big buildup...

Some of the things we are doing/have done to get ready over the next 3 weeks (or less, or more):


1. Packed the hospital bag. Now Mike just needs to pack some stuff for himself which includes his requisite out-of-control snacks. Last time he packed tons of snacks from Shopper's, including Red Bull, Orange Juice, completely random chips that no one has heard of, and cookies. When I went in to be induced he started in on the chips at about 8:00am, probably due to nerves!


2. Raising the crib mattress up again and putting the mobile and diaper stacker back on the crib.


3. Tidying up and cleaning out. Nesting, in other words.

4. Bought Paige a few small toys--a colouring book, stickers, book, My little Ponies, and puzzle, for when the baby comes home. Things that are new and fun, and keep her occupied.


5. The "Ladies who Lunch" Luncheon. When Katharine and I were both pregnant we went to
Paradiso (a posh restaurant) for lunch when we both finished work. Now this time Katharine, Christy, and I went to Paradiso again for a super yummy lunch, followed by a brownie at Second Cup and a small amount of shopping at the mall. At the mall I stocked up on the Bath and Body Works soaps I like so we won't have to worry about that for a while.

6. Completing Paige's room. I bought a canvas and some paints and am working on a painting for above her bed. Nothing crazy, just copied a design from her quilt. Mike needs to paint a shelf and put it up, and I need to finish another crafy thing I was working on for her room. Then at least her walls will have something on them.

7. Finalizing our baby name choice! We have the first name down, but aren't sure on the middle name.