This morning it's not insomnia that keeps me awake, it's the fact that now that there is only 4 days, that's right 4 days until I am being enduced I have lists running through my head of ALL that needs to be done. Let me share.
These are in no particular order:
1. Wrap the carmels I made last night
2. Wash crib bedding, basinett bedding, clothes for Madi
3. Do the laundry for the rest of the house, which is LOTS by the way
4. Finish cleaning out kids toys in preps for Santa to come
5. Mail Christmas packages to extended family
6. Stay out of David's hair because he has finals this week
7. Go back to the grocery store and buy everything that I forgot when I was there Saturday, love being forgetful
8. Put up outside lights so that the kids can enjoy some sparkling bushes
9. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN... From the dusting of ceiling fans to scrubbing and vacuming my house needs the "one over" before I bring a baby home. I have help in this category THANK YOU CELESTE! My SUPER good friend is coming up from Kingman on Wedensday to help with this dreaded task.
10. Pack away old clothes, pull out nursing friendly tops.
11. Make frosting for Keagan's school class for decorating this week
12. EAT BANANAS! I spent Keagan's birthday in the hospital for what we all thought was Pre-clamsia (sp?) but turns out was just REALLY low potassium levels
and PS again, I only know how to spell bananas because of Gwen Stephani.
13. Clean out the Mini-van and get the Baby car seat in and adjusted
14. Try not to cry while doing all these things because really I just feel so overwhelmed at every given moment
15. Christmas cards and baby announcements need to be made and stamps need to be bought to send them out. I have help in this area, Another BF is coming in from Kingman on Wednesday to help with this.
16 Make sugar cookies and take them around to the ladies I visit teach so I can count them for this month
17 I am sure David wants something for Christmas, so that needs to be figured out and ordered ASAP
18. Figure out how to spell Madilyn's nickname. Should it be Madi or Maddy? Any input would be great
I have a lot of rants at wee hours of the morning, so thanks for listening.
Barb
Birthday Cheer
10 years ago
14 comments:
Okay i seriously am about to have a nervous breakdown after reading your list! Good luck... Dont call me, I'll call you! :) No but seriously, if you need help just ask!
Sorry about not relaying the hair bow info to you! You can come over anytime and make them, you just have to buy the clips and some ribbon! SUPER EASY!!!
I agree with Jana. I'm not only ready to have a nervous breakdown, but about ready to go back to bed. It's not only just reading the list, but watching that baby go round and round and round in circles on the blog.
But oh what fun to have a Christmas baby!
love,
Mom
I can tell you are a perfectionist so you probably won't listen to this - but you can always simplify some of those items :) You could buy your VT sisters some cookies or candy when you go to the grocery store, and you could just send out a baby announcement and not a Christmas card. Or sort of combine them. And the most important thing is getting the car seat in the car, it doesn't have to be cleaned out.
Oh, and I saw your question about us buying a house - nope, we haven't yet! We have an offer on a short sale right now, we've been waiting for an answer for almost two months. And I think we are about to make an offer on another one. Hopefully an end is in sight!
HOLY COW! I finally cleaned the bathrooms on Saturday and just about fainted and I'm not even 4 mos. yet.
What do you want me to help you do?!? Call me already! I can't believe you are so close! YAY! Sorry you are stressed! You are bringing back all those feelings of having to get everything done before the baby or babies:) come. I am the same exact way. Every square inch had to be clean and everything organized and ready! We are TOO much alike! I will be waiting for your phone call and a list of what you need me to do!
I am so excited for you guys! I hope to see the addition when I can...That is so fun! OH...the Pethels. They live in Washington now. Grandma actually is there right now because it was David's Baptism weekend. They are really happy from what Grandma tells me and Scott works up there for the Union. Darrin works at a Car dealership washing cars and got his Driver's license and GED. All the other kids are in school, besides Daisy...and really enjoying it all.
We are well here! Just working, hanging out, and really involved with YW and YM in the ward. SUper fun! Hope you have a great 4 days and can't wait to see your post of the new one! LOVES!
Barb - you are amazing! You Can Do It :) Wish I was at home during the day to help - I love helping people cross things off their to-do list. Sharon
Hey Barb- Yes she still makes diaper bags. They are rather expensive though. If you want one just let me know. Also are you delivering the new baby here in Kingman or over in Flag?? Nick and I would like to know so that we can drop of a gift and come see your new addition. :) hope all is well
good luck i hope everything goes well
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
My 6 and 4 year old can also spell this word thanks to Gwen Stefani.
Hang in there Barb!! Let me add to the offers . . . CALL if you need anything!
Oh Sister Barb,
I love your stinkin guts..
I actually thought about the sign today.. That would be great.. 4 DAYS!
If you have an extra Birthday card I'd love to snag it from you.. Let me know if you need someone to come watch your kids.. I would love to..
xoxox
Jessica
Oh my heck, woman! I think you need to add a few more things to your list: a mani/pedi, a prenatal massage, and a brownie a la mode. Mmmmm....
Hey Barb-
My sister-in-laws bag blog is mickellsbags.blogspot.com. The one that I made is the "on the go bag". I love it. They are $85. EXPENSIVE...thats why I made my own lol. Im not sure if she is to happy about it, but i did. So you can leave her a comment on there or I can let her know if you want one. Nick and I would love to come visit you and Madi in the hospital so will you text us and let us know when you deliver and then we can give you some time before we come in??? Long time no see! HOpe all goes well :) :) I am jealous that you are having yours and I still have 20 more weeks :(
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