one of the perks

thirty four...

simply put

Lately, I've found myself in a state of constant exhaustion. It's hard work making a human. But what's funny (or not so funny) is that I lay in bed completely wiped out from the day and my body resists the sleep I so desperately want and need. What is that all about? My mind just won't turn off.

It hit me pretty hard today that I have just over 6 weeks left until I meet our precious little guy. I can't believe it's so close. Part of me wishes I could have a little bit more time...am I really ready to be a mother?? And then the answer hits me. "You bet I am!"

Yes, I know that being a mom isn't easy. I've heard the "you just wait until he gets here and then you'll understand..." statements. I know I'm going to have sleepless nights and long, hard days. I understand that my obsession with organization and cleanliness will have to take a back seat. I will probably want to lock myself in the bathroom and cry at some point during the first few weeks of this new journey. And I know I will never be a perfect mother

but...

isn't it all worth it?

I can't wait for this new journey. I can't wait to grow and learn and enjoy. I can't wait to experience love in a whole new way.

Simply put...

I can't wait...

more of the nursery...especially for you, mom :)

So I did some more work in the nursery this afternoon and thought I'd share some of it with you all...and ask for your input as well.

For above the crib, I found this super cute "cherish" sign at Ross for only $3.99 (can't beat that) and wanted to pair it with 3 frames that will be filled with our little guy's adorableness (is that even a word?) once he arrives. I already had some black frames at home that will definitely work, but then I found these 3 other frames (each was less than $6!!) and thought that maybe the different colored/textured frames would make things a little more interesting to look at. ??? Thoughts ??? Is it too much? Which combination of frames do you like better?



For above the dresser, I found 3 AWESOME old prints at Spencer's Alley here in Salem (for those of you who enjoy decorating and good deals, if you haven't been there, you should definitely go...it's my new favorite place) and then purchased some cheapo black frames from IKEA. Along with the 3 prints, I created an ABC sheet on Microsoft Word with our little guy's name included in it, and I love the way it turned out.

Here are some close-ups of each of the prints:







Aren't they cool? Not to mention perfect for a little boy! They make me smile.

We still have a couple big projects to tackle, including painting our changing table and rocking chair, but other than that we're moving right along! Only 2 months to go...

32 weeks...and counting!

Nursery Sneak Peek

Slowly, but surely, the nursery is coming along. There is still a lot of work to be done, but I am really happy with the way things are turning out. Here are just a couple photos of the crib and bedding along with the mobile I made. I'm still not sure what I will be hanging on the wall above the crib, but I have a couple ideas that I'm toying around with...so I'll post more pictures once the decision has been made.

Also, I'm pretty excited about how much each of these items cost...because let's be honest...babies cost a lot of money, so deals are ALWAYS welcomed!

*Convertible Crib (that we absolutely love!) - $187

*Bedding (which includes the bumper, fitted sheet and crib skirt that my amazing mom whipped together!) - $52...plus, I have lots of leftover fabric!

*Mobile (after 57 attempts of trying to get just what I wanted, I think I finally got there) - $5