31 Weeks

31 weeks .... 9 weeks to go. Or less. Or more? Probably not more. Any way you look at it, it won't be long now.

We are making progress on the baby's new nursery and Anna's big girl room. We bought a new furniture set for Anna and will move the crib and dresser that my dad made into the baby's room. Anna will stay in her room and the baby will be across the hall in our former guest room. Anna will still have a crib, but we bought her a transition crib that can turn into a toddler bed and then a headboard. She is not ready for a toddler bed and she is completely content in a crib. We'll milk that as long as possible. Especially now since she is becoming a pro at nap time and bedtime stalling. Having her safe and in a crib is wonderful. We also picked out new bed linens with a cute girlie pattern, which I love. She will have new wall hangings to match. We plan to move her into her new furniture this weekend. Wish us luck. I hope it is special for her and that she loves her new big girl room style!

The baby's room will be neutral design to please either our new little boy or girl. We have the crib bedding and I can't wait to see how it looks in the crib my dad made. This crib is very special, made by my dad with love. It has been wonderful and heartwarming every night to tuck Anna into the crib that he made for her. And now it's our new little baby's turn. It's almost like laying our babies down to sleep every night with a little of Grandpa's love and blessing.

We picked out an adorable wall hanging for the nursery, which I am in love with. Once Anna is settled into her new furniture, we will start decorating the baby's room. It's something to have a new room, all decorated and fresh, waiting for baby. I am anxious to put together this little baby's room with my dad's crib all made up and the dresser stocked with newborn size sleepers and diapers. I used to fuss over Anna's room before she arrived. Folding and refolding clothes and making sure everything was just so. I remember sitting in the rocking chair in the room, or just standing at the doorway looking at her brand new crib, dreaming of our baby and what was to come. This time I know what to expect a bit from a newborn. But still, I dream of this new little baby. Of who you will be and how you will complete our family. And already how lucky we are to have you.

Anna Sings Her ABC's