With the arrival of the glider it looks like the nursery is finally ready! We have the crib, the changing table, the glider, the car seat, clothes, burp cloths, diapers.... what are we missing? Oh yeah A.J.! Well she'll arrive soon enough and we'll be ready for her. Aaron laughs at my "nesting" getting everything ready even though we have plenty of time - but hey I'm an optimist, maybe she'll come early. We've had fun putting the nursery together - I have to say it's pretty posh looking.
Rose and Jim were sweet enough to lend us their cradle - that way for the first few weeks A.J. won't be more than a few steps away for those 3am feedings.
One thing that's been interesting is figuring out what we actually do need (like blankets) verses stuff magazines and books say you should have but really aren't necessary (like a play mat - what you can't put your kid on a regular blanket on the floor?)
My sister-in-law, Lani gave us this catalogue to look through called "posh tots". It was hilarious. Thousands of dollars for a a cradle - tens of thousands for a playhouse. It seems like Hollywood and celebrities have made "having a baby" the thing to do - and hence you must accessorize accordingly. I worry for people and a generation who treat having a baby like getting a puppy.
I am so grateful that I have some perspective on what a family truly is. I am thankful that I have such a loving family that I will be adding to, and that our little girl will be born in the covenant. I am happy that I know family is not a passing fad but and eternal bond that lasts beyond death.
