Progress

Last weekend Kristi went to Carlsbad to watch her sister and her friends run the Carlsbad Marathon and 1/2 marathon. I stayed home to work on the nursery.

The weekend project was to case the window and put up a picture rail.

Friday night: a trip to Home Depot to buy the trim.

Saturday: two coats of paint on all the trim. Then, a trip up the hill to borrow a compound miter saw and nail gun from Greg.

Sunday: installation of it all. Greg joined me to help with the picture rail.

Next: caulk all gaps, cover all nail holes, and touch-up paint.

Movement

I felt the baby move for the first time last night! Kristi’s felt him move since about week 18, but last night was the first time for me!

It's A Boy!

Or so we’re told! The doctor said he’s 80% sure, but I was standing right there and I know what I saw! So, I would say it’s more like 98% sure.

We’re so excited. Our list of girl’s names was short and we both liked Libby, but our list of boy’s names is long and we don’t agree on much. Yet.

I’m pushing Scandinavian names -- Lars, Tor, Hjalmar, Ing, Kennet, Ivar, Yngvar. Actually, Hjalmar and Yngvar are just on the list to make Lars look reasonable. But, you have to admit, Yngvar is pretty cool. Four consonants before the vowel -- that’s awesome.

Nursery Status

Construction has begun in the nursery! Here’s what’s been done so far:

1.    I installed a ceiling light/fan

2.    I assembled the dresser, changing table, and crib

So, there’s still plenty to do. Baby’s bedding is Alphabet Soup from Pottery Barn and the quilt is our inspiration piece for the room.

Kristi and I went to Home Depot last night with a crib sheet in hand to get paint samples. Right now, the plan is to case the window, put a picture rail 2/3 of the way up the wall and paint the lower wall peach and the upper wall green.

Here’s what’s left to do:

1.    Baskets for the changing table shelves

2.    Rocking chair/glider

3.    Lamp for the dresser

4.    New drawer pulls for the dresser

5.    New window treatment

I also have a long list of other things I want to get done around the house before baby’s arrival. In August, when Kristi told me she was pregnant, April seemed so far away. It doesn’t anymore!