As of about a week and a half ago, I had a good size to-do list.
Since then, I've been able to cross a few big things off of it, which is a big relief!
This is what the list looks like now.
--Set up the glider when it gets here in a few days
--Order more cloth diapers
--Pack hospital bag
--Read up more on feeding schedules and other stuff like that, aka Babywise
--Hang the alphabet letters
--Print and frame some old artwork from literature like Winnie the Pooh & Narnia, etc
--Make & hang a mobile
I printed the alphabet letters (obviously...), and then just used these small clothespins to clip them on to blue and white twine that I grabbed from Hobby Lobby earlier today.
But I can't decide which wall to hang them on! If I hang them above his crib, is that a bad idea because eventually he'd probably be able to reach and grab them?
I'm giving myself until tomorrow to decide.
I also still need a fun mobile idea. If I do put the alphabet above the dresser, then maybe a large mobile would be a good piece of art directly above either the crib or the changing table.
A quick note on other things I did this past week-ish...
1. Freezer Meals
After pinterest-ing freezer to crockpot meals, I made a list of 8-10 meals to make, wrote up a detailed grocery list, took a friend to Costco and LOADED up on food. It's a good thing she came too, because I could not have lifted all those heavy boxes into the car! Also she knew where everything was, which was a huge time saver. Sidenote...THANK YOU, bro, for the free membership! Best gift ever.
My pantry is now very well stocked with non-perishables, and I also have 12 meals in my freezer! Some are doubles, but who cares? That's 12 meals I only have to thaw and throw in the crockpot. Win win win. Most of the recipes I actually used came from the blog Six Sisters' Stuff, in their freezer meal section. I haven't eaten any yet, but they look tasty! And easy. Easy was a big deciding factor for me. I'm 36 weeks, can you blame me?!
2. Set up the glider
That was super easy. I did it all by myself while Tim was out of town and it is nice and comfy, and ready for action!
3. Clean the car and install the carseat
Technically, I did zero part of this. :) Tim vacuumed out my car and installed the seat, which is a huge load off my mind. It really shouldn't have been bugging me so much that it wasn't done yet (and it's my fault the car was dirty anyway), but I am so grateful to him for doing this!! Ever heard of the 5 love languages? Acts of service is a big one for me.
4. Clean and organize/put away all the baby clothes
I did 5-ish loads of baby clothes. You might think that's no big deal. But large loads of baby clothes are deceiving! Because every outfit is so tiny, it feels like there are 50 onesies in every load. Also, they're difficult to organize and fold. I tried to organize by size and type, but who knows how accurate it is. And I'm sure it won't stay that way for long anyway.
5. I finished reading Babywise.
6. The Hospital Bag
No, I haven't packed it yet, but I did make up a list of what I need to bring, and bought a few things I didn't already have. That's half the battle, right?
Over the next few days, I need to:
--Actually pack my bag for the hospital
--Hang the alphabet letters (by tomorrow)
--Print and frame some old artwork from literature like Winnie the Pooh & Narnia, etc
--Make & hang a mobile
--Order more cloth diapers
--Order the stroller
So as you can see, the only time-sensitive thing there is the hospital bag. Decor can wait if it has to, and I won't start using cloth diapers until he's out of his 8-diapers-a-day-phase as a newborn, so that's also not super pressing.
Alright, so that wasn't exactly a quick note. But that's what I've been up to!
Happy almost-4th-of-July! :)
--Make & hang a mobile
I printed the alphabet letters (obviously...), and then just used these small clothespins to clip them on to blue and white twine that I grabbed from Hobby Lobby earlier today.
But I can't decide which wall to hang them on! If I hang them above his crib, is that a bad idea because eventually he'd probably be able to reach and grab them?
Should I hang them on the opposite wall, above the dresser, just to be safe?
I'm giving myself until tomorrow to decide.
I also still need a fun mobile idea. If I do put the alphabet above the dresser, then maybe a large mobile would be a good piece of art directly above either the crib or the changing table.
A quick note on other things I did this past week-ish...
1. Freezer Meals
After pinterest-ing freezer to crockpot meals, I made a list of 8-10 meals to make, wrote up a detailed grocery list, took a friend to Costco and LOADED up on food. It's a good thing she came too, because I could not have lifted all those heavy boxes into the car! Also she knew where everything was, which was a huge time saver. Sidenote...THANK YOU, bro, for the free membership! Best gift ever.
My pantry is now very well stocked with non-perishables, and I also have 12 meals in my freezer! Some are doubles, but who cares? That's 12 meals I only have to thaw and throw in the crockpot. Win win win. Most of the recipes I actually used came from the blog Six Sisters' Stuff, in their freezer meal section. I haven't eaten any yet, but they look tasty! And easy. Easy was a big deciding factor for me. I'm 36 weeks, can you blame me?!
2. Set up the glider
That was super easy. I did it all by myself while Tim was out of town and it is nice and comfy, and ready for action!
3. Clean the car and install the carseat
Technically, I did zero part of this. :) Tim vacuumed out my car and installed the seat, which is a huge load off my mind. It really shouldn't have been bugging me so much that it wasn't done yet (and it's my fault the car was dirty anyway), but I am so grateful to him for doing this!! Ever heard of the 5 love languages? Acts of service is a big one for me.
4. Clean and organize/put away all the baby clothes
I did 5-ish loads of baby clothes. You might think that's no big deal. But large loads of baby clothes are deceiving! Because every outfit is so tiny, it feels like there are 50 onesies in every load. Also, they're difficult to organize and fold. I tried to organize by size and type, but who knows how accurate it is. And I'm sure it won't stay that way for long anyway.
5. I finished reading Babywise.
6. The Hospital Bag
No, I haven't packed it yet, but I did make up a list of what I need to bring, and bought a few things I didn't already have. That's half the battle, right?
Over the next few days, I need to:
--Actually pack my bag for the hospital
--Hang the alphabet letters (by tomorrow)
--Print and frame some old artwork from literature like Winnie the Pooh & Narnia, etc
--Make & hang a mobile
--Order more cloth diapers
--Order the stroller
So as you can see, the only time-sensitive thing there is the hospital bag. Decor can wait if it has to, and I won't start using cloth diapers until he's out of his 8-diapers-a-day-phase as a newborn, so that's also not super pressing.
Alright, so that wasn't exactly a quick note. But that's what I've been up to!
Happy almost-4th-of-July! :)
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