Planning

I've told you before that I am a planner. To dispell any myths that I am a bitter infertile or just generally angry and jaded, I'll let you in on a little secret that shouldn't really surprise you. I have a nursery in my home. There is a crib. There is an armoir that has a changing table inside. A swing. A baby monitor. Diapers and wipes. Oh, and I have a stroller, a sling, a Baby Bjorn, a pack & play and backpack to put a baby in when we hike. There are books and toys. Some of these things were bought when we moved into our home a year and a half ago, other have been accumulated since. Some I've had for longer. There are many children in our lives and we've bought these things to make their visits here easier for them and their parents. Every time I bought one of these things I said to myself  "Dizzy, might as well buy it now. You are going to need it eventually." That's because despite what you may think, I have always had hope. We will need all of these things someday. Hopefully soon.

In the past week, the nursery has been a little beehive of activity. I've wanted a built in bookcase for months and have been begging My Love to have one installed. The carpenter hasn't been available. He's been busy and then had to take an extended trip overseas. Last Saturday, he was suddenly available and built us a beautiful bookcase. Yesterday the light fixture I bought months ago was hung. The electrican was suddenly free. Tomorrow someone is coming to paint it for us. Once the bookcase is painted, the wallpaper that has been sitting in a box on the floor for an eternity will be installed. Coincidence? I'd like to think it isn't. I'm hoping that someone is pulling strings up there because we are going to need this room sooner rather than later. Oh, and I bought a new crib today. I've been wanting this crib for ages, but it was just too expensive. It was on sale half price.

You have now entered the twilight zone. Dododododododo.

I've also been putting together a play list of music for Sprout. Music to play in the nursery. I'm hoping Ginny will be willing to wear one of these http://www.nuvo-group.com/ so Sprout can listen earlier and then when he/she comes home the music will be familiar. If I get really brave My Love and I will record some books. That is, if I can stand the sound of my recorded voice. I don't sound like that do I?????????

This is my very favorite song to sing to Sprout. I like to think that on Sprout's first day of school my little one will stop when walking up the steps, turn around and say "Don't worry Mommy, I'll keep you in the small of my heart". At least that's the dream.