Tackle it Tuesday - it’s Tuesday again already??
Well, the tackles for this week didn’t go down exactly as planned; I forgot that Matt would have a nice long weekend (he was off a 1/2 day Thursday and all day Friday) due to my birthday and Good Friday. I also didn’t think about Thursday being my birthday which meant I took the day off from household chores. But we enjoyed Matt’s extra “stay-home” days and even managed to get a few things accomplished.
First tackle – a written birth plan. I was storing a lot of information in my head regarding what I want and don’t want for Boo’s birth. On Thursday I put those thoughts on paper and will take a draft copy to my doctor’s appointment to discuss. There isn’t anything wild or crazy, but it is nice to know that my goals are written down so that others will be aware of them.
Around the house – On Friday, Matt washed both of our cars, vacuumed the interiors, and cleaned the windows. This was a tackle that really needed to be done; our cars were pretty yucky as we emerge from winter. It’s been wonderful to get into a clean car the last few days.
And on the baby Boo front – We bought some of the wall decor we will use in the nursery, a set of 3-D letters in brown paperboard that spell his name and a ledge shelf to display them. Hopefully, we will get some work done in his room this week/weekend and I’ll have some pictures to post next week.
I also began a sewing project for the boy, a set of cute burp cloths from this tutorial. Not really a difficult project, but quite time intensive for a novice, teaching-myself seamstress. I am down to stitching everything together, so it shouldn’t take me too long to finish.
Up next – 36 week doctor’s appointment (today), dust house, do regular cleaning (bathrooms, kitchen, vacuum, etc) before company this weekend, finish Boo’s burp cloths, bake bread, get baby things from attic (Matt’s job), write Thank You notes, get to work putting Boo’s room together. Sounds like a pretty busy week for me.
Happy tackling!
And as an aside – I’m hosting a book giveaway this week. If you’re interested, check it out here.
How exciting for you to be so close to having your baby
You sound like you acheived a great deal in the last few days!
Good luck for the next couple of weeks
Rachel xxx
A Juggling Mum
I think it sounds like you got a lot done. I look forward to seeing the finished burp cloths!
As an RN for Moms & babies, I know the importance of a good birth plan! Congrats on that awesome tackle!
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i know you’re so excited with all the baby-on-the-way preparations. i know coz i can relate. it’s like there’s still a lot to be done before he/she comes out. i felt that way and next thing i knew, i was on labor.
goodluck!
Great Job on the planning! Today is planning day for me also! WTG MOM!
Congrats on so many tackles! I’ll have good days like those you just described, followed by three more days of doing nothing, thinking ‘The house looks pretty good!’ Of course, after those three days of nothing, it looks like a cyclone ripped through our house, but you’ll have that, I guess.
Wow! That’s a lot you got done! Even with some changes in your schedule! Your post reminded me, I MUST get to cleaning the car. I don’t do it much in winter b/c it’s so cold. So it REALLY needs it now!
I can’t tell from this post if this is your first baby or not….but you might want to check out my dh’s podcast. He’s a pediatrician and he covers all sorts of topics. It’s at http://www.pediacast.org
Hee hee. Now that my comment posted, your page scrolled down enough to show your “About” picture. I’m guessing this is your second baby!
Sounds like someone’s nesting!
Great tackles!
i can’t believe it’s so close! I have got to go shopping for baby gifts (practically everyone i know is pg, has had a baby in the last month or two or is having a baby!)..hmm, i should have added that to my tackles! that is so awesome you’re learning to sew….i have a sewing machine and i do occassional projects around the house, but i’m not very good,...and i’ve even attempted to sew a dress, but well..it didn’t go so well. it’s 3/4 finished and i’m sure someone much better than i is going to have to help me! we should help each other out with sewing projects. i’m going to check out the burp cloths your making…when we finally adopt, i want to make some burp cloths out of cloth diapers and just sew cute ribbons on them (i saw this somewhere).
Girl… you sound busy! I have got to mail u these things! Everyday I find something else to pack and send, but I’ve run out of room! Ha! Anyway…. I hope you’re feeling okay! Love y’all!
Getting closer! How exciting.
You’ve got a VERY full plate. I think when you’re THAT pregnant, you can have a tackle-pass.
Nicely done! I love being able to list everything after a long string of to-dos are done
Good luck on the upcoming birth!
Sounds like you are about ready. Can’t wait for some new pictures.
Love you,
Aunt Nan
Wow, 36 weeks… almost there! Seems like you tackled a lot!
Jane, Pinks & Blues
One thing at a time girl, one thing at a time. You’ll get it all done and before you know it, you’ll be holding that little baby boy!