Nesting

 To say that I'm nesting with this pregnancy would be a bit of an understatement. I've gotten more accomplished in the last six weeks, than I've done in the last year. This pregnancy has been my hardest so far. I've had some complications and then tack on the hottest summer in history and a power outage (no A/C) and there you have it. The last six weeks have been dreamy with the weather and I've really enjoyed things a lot more. We are beyond excited to meet this little guy. We have just a week left.

I made a long nesting list about three months ago and almost everything has been checked off or is in the process. I'm going to brag about a few on them so that in a few months when I'm getting nothing accomplished, I can look back and feel better about things.

It all started with the boys Halloween costumes. I made these capes for the boys one weekend when Sterling was gone on the Father and Sons campout.  They are double sided with a different hero on each side. I finished their masks and shirts this week. So costumes are totally ready.

I started these little bootties for the baby this summer in Florida and only got one done. I threw in the towel when the summer heat hit in full swing. But after finishing the capes I was really motivated and finished these. So glad I did. I love them. I've made lots of pairs for little girls but these were my first boy pair.

With all the fabulous boy clothes my sister Becky gave me, I really needed to organize and sort everything I had. I bought a ton of new bins and spent two nap times sorting. I have everything perfectly sorted form 0-3 months up to 6 years. Before I had three bins that were all mixed and scattered. I got rid of anything that was worn and gross. This got me really excited for the baby to get here.

I was about to buy a new carseat canopy and decided I could make my own. This project took 25 minutes and I love it. It's blue minky on the inside and it matches my Bundle Me that my sister Marilee gave me when I had Sterling Henry. This little boy is going to be comfy and cozy all winter long!

We took two weekend nights last week and completely cleaned out and organized our basement. We have an unfinished/storage that has been the one room we close the door on. Now I love it. It has a few things left but it's almost completely organized. My food storage finally has a place that I can get to and see what I have. When I say we cleaned this out, I mean Sterling. I sat on a chair and he did it all. He rocks like that.

We're switching the boys rooms this weekend and moving the big boys both into big boy beds. Then we'll have a big boy room and a baby room. So fun to think of Gouverneur getting to share a room with the baby. He's going to love it!

I got my Romney sign out. This wasn't on my list but it should've been. Feels good to have it out. 

I went to the ballet with some friends over the weekend. We saw the Russian Mariinsky Ballet's Cinderella. It was a modern version, but very enjoyable. It was fun to be out since I'm pretty sure this won't happen again for a while. Or ever.

I did plan on having all my Christmas gifts done as well. They are not even close to being finished but I'm not too worried. Now that all the other stuff is done, the Christmas gifts and holding a sweet new baby is all I need to accomplish in the next two months. My mom gets here on Wednesday. We are all looking forward to her arrival.

We are all overly excited to meet this little guy. He cannot even get here soon enough. There is something so sweet and special about having a new baby in the house. They bring such a strong spirit with the home. We can't wait to meet you baby boy!