That's the number of weeks I have left until new baby arrives. I need to figure out everything I want to do and everything I need to do before my life gets busier and ever more complicated by the addition of his new, little life.
I want a pedicure (heck, over the next six weeks I'd like to get several). I want a prenatal massage. I want my Christmas shopping and decorating to be done. I want to enjoy a little time alone. I want to go on a few dates and savor as much time as I can with Roger. I want to spoil Delaney silly before her life shifts for good and she has to learn firsthand how having a "little brother" will really change her life. I want to dwell on what this little boy means to me and to us, our family. And I want to prepare a place for him here, in our home, and more importantly, in our hearts.
It sounds like a tall order for a relatively short period of time but I'm hopeful that it can be done.
we should share a single To Do list. you sound just. like. me.
Posted by: Nicole | November 15, 2007 at 07:29 AM
You don't have to do al those things at different times! Multitask.
Pedicure #1: Take a pad of paper and a pen and make a list of all the people you want to get gifts for and what you might like to get them.
Prenatal massage: Dream of all the wonderful ways that this little guy is going to change your lives. This will make room for him in your heart.
Pedicure #2: Whip out the trusty pad and paper and the list you wrote last time. Make a list for of the stores that need to visiting and what should be purchased at each store. This list will make your life easier or can be passed off to Roger if need be.
Buy some cookies, eggnog and a bottle of wine and invite your family over for a holiday decorating party. Your dad will put up the tree, your mom and sister will put the ornaments on and the kids will entertain one another. Everyone will have a good time and you can unwrap ornaments from tissue paper while sitting on the couch.
And anything that doesn't get done? You have the best excuse in the world.
Posted by: MamaChristy | November 15, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Pedicure #3 - take Delaney! Her toes may be tiny but your place will probably put a little polish on them for her and it can be the start of a special activity you'll probably never share with her brother. :)
Posted by: karen | November 15, 2007 at 09:04 PM
holy cow!! Nearly there!!
Posted by: Anne | November 16, 2007 at 11:37 AM