Category Archives: Acquisition of Stuff
A few of our favorite things
Have I mentioned that Mia LOVES her changing table? In fact, she loves it so much that we call it the ‘magic table’. She also loves her hand-me-down gifts and black and white picture books. We were lucky enough to … Continue reading
Baby, its cold outside!
Baby, its cold outside! And we have just the thing to keep our baby warm: First, we ordered the 3-month size because we thought she would need room to grow into it. But that was ridiculously large. So we returned … Continue reading
Windows and wheels
By popular demand, here are photos of Baby’s room and some of our most recent acquisitions. We’re still adding finishing touches, and will probably be doing so over the next few years. The way we see it, this room will … Continue reading
Getting ready…continued
Thanks to our supportive and generous family and friends, we have definitely acquired stuff! Just look at this adorable closet! Aaron built custom shelves and painted it to match the room. We are thrilled at the size of Bean’s library! … Continue reading
Getting ready
We’re almost done with the Bean’s room and we’ve been spending a lot of time hanging out in there this weekend. It is a very comfortable room, with 4 windows that provide lovely light. We’re still waiting for the curtains … Continue reading
Diaper Inventory is Growing
We’re building up our diaper inventory! Thanks to lots of generous friends and colleagues, we now have 12 Bum Genius diapers, plus 12 prefolds and 4 infant diaper covers. The bulk of the diapers came as a group gift from … Continue reading
Wearing a tiara in Texas
We were in Texas last weekend for a baby shower. We had a fabulous time and are so fortunate to have such great family and friends. The massive amount of stuff required for a baby is overwhelming, but even more … Continue reading
End of 2nd Trimester
I’m about 26 weeks right now, which is the end of the 2nd trimester. That means only three more months before we get to meet our baby! Hard to believe I’ve been pregnant for six months: seems like it was … Continue reading
Oh Baby, the Places You’ll Go!
After the first reading of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss, Aaron and I were thinking it might not be the best fit for our still-cooking Little Bean. (Sidebar: Anyone who knows me realizes that I am a … Continue reading
Little Bean’s first stuff!
We now have baby stuff in the house! If you read my previous blog, you know I am a bit apprehensive about all the stuff we’ll be acquiring. How, you may wonder, can anyone be scared of this stuff? How … Continue reading
