The Crib List

So much like the “101 Things I had to do before I turned 30 list” I had also made a ‘Things that need to be accomplished before a baby arrives list”. I made it probably a year or so before we started taking the whole having a kid decision seriously as I knew it was a big list and there were going to be some major items on there, and well I’m happy to say they are all checked off with 74 days left to go!


First was the trip to Mexico. I wanted to go somewhere all-inclusive and drink and eat and not worry about anything for a week. I had also never done an all-inclusive and knowing myself I know the next time we go (hopefully Jan 2013) I’ll be worrying about the baby who will be being watched by my mother. Not that I don’t think she’ll do fine, it’s just part of being a mom I guess. So going away – Check!

Second was new dining room furniture. The table & chairs we had were hand-me downs and were scratched and looked too country-ish for my taste. I shopped and shopped and compared prices and finally made the big purchase – see THIS blog entry. Since that entry I’ve added a buffet to make space in the kitchen cupboards for baby items. New dining room furniture – Check!

Third was to have zero debt with the exception of the mortgage and possibly a new vehicle. We had a line of credit from when we bought the house two years ago and had purchased all our appliances and renovated the kitchen/laundry room. I wanted to eliminate any extra costs that we could before my salary takes a hit for year on maternity leave. Thanks to T’s bonus in August another check!

Fourth was a shed. Our garage was jam packed with anything we couldn’t fit in the house or things we didn’t know where to put and all gardening things. It was all too much and made for a tight squeeze getting in and out of our vehicles. How on earth would I ever fit a stroller or kids toys in there? So one amazing deal, a fully assembled shed making an hour’s trip on a trailer and 4 guys a very tight squeeze between our house and the fence later and ta-da! One shed jam packed with all of our yard stuff – check!

Fifth was a new job for T. This was a difficult one as T and change sometimes don’t go well together. He had been with his company for almost 8 years and was very comfortable with the employees, customers, and work environment. However his company was bought out a while back and due to a lot of changes company morale was hitting the floor, employees were jumping ship, and T wasn’t enjoying the job he was doing and they weren’t being flexible about moving him into a new position. So as of today T has also jumped ship! He starts Monday at a new company doing what he went to school for and leaving behind a lot of stress! I’m so happy for him and know he will do incredibly well. Check!

Sixth & final was a new vehicle. As previously noted the cavalier was not safe for transporting the alien anywhere if it was ever needed and with T’s new job we needed a more reliable, safer, bigger vehicle. I did a lot of research on safety standards and cargo space and fuel consumption and last weekend T & I picked up our brand new Hyundai Santa Fe! New wheels, check!

So all major things done and done! And well you know how crazy insanely organized and want everything done way in advance so I can be prepared for EVERYTHING I am. All my Christmas gifts are bought, wrapped, and sitting in my living room waiting for Christmas. Now to find art for the nursery and I’ll be good to go! 74 (HOLYCRAPPINGMYPANTS) more days!