So laugh if you will, but this is the list of things I have to do before baby arrives. It's a little much and I'm not feeling the nesting energy yet. Maybe posting this will give me some motivation?
1-Pack a hospital bag... nursing bra CHECK!, comfy jammies CHECK, extra pillow, a few baby outfits, pictures of the kids (this really helps me in labor), snacks for Matt, slippers, toiletries, post baby outfit, a good book or two, list of phone numbers, camera, bowl of treats for visitors. Any other ideas???
2-Move dressers around, so baby gets the one that works for a changing table. CHECK!
3-Sort out kids clothes--summer clothes and too small ones in the attic, winter hand-me-downs down from the attic and put away, stained or ruined ones in a goodwill bag. CHECK!
4-Get baby gear and baby clothes down from the attic and set up/put away. CHECK!
5-Wash co-sleeper and dry in the sun. Set it up in our room. CHECK!
6-Put big rubbermaid tubs in my room in the attic. CHECK!
7-Finish Christmas shopping for the kids.
8-Deep clean the floors, bathroom CHECK!, and the kitchen. It's not pretty right now.
9-Make a childcare plan for labor/hospital stay.
10-Make a few double-batch meals so I can freeze half for later. This way whoever gets the kids can at least feed them.
11-Work with kids to make Halloween costumes... check American Thrift Store for deals??
12-Write thank yous for baby shower gifts.
13-Stock up on basic grocery items.
14-Vote early.
15-Buy a baby book.
16-Buy an inexpensive umbrella stroller with decent wheels. CHECK!
17-Stock up on nursing pads, pick up a few passies and nursing bras. CHECK!
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It's a good thing that Matt has fall break in a few days!
Wow this list in inspiring me because I too need to do a lot of these things on your list before my baby comes! Thanks.
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