We’re ready…we think…

I always knew some preparation would be involved with having a kid. I just had no idea how much. Well, as of last night, we’re ready…we think. The last month has been a blur as we moved into a different house and tried to get ready for Mary Reese at the same time. Slowly checking things off of various lists as we got settled. It would have been easier if Carly wasn’t adding to the lists twice as fast as I could knock things out. But after a month, I’ve managed to catch up. We actually have time on the weekends to sit on the porch or go for a walk through campus.

One of the reasons that we moved was so that Mary Reese could have her own room and any of y’all could still have a place to crash when you’re up this way. Well, thanks to family and friends, the nursery looks great and is fully equipped. You’ll also be happy to know that Mary Reese can easily wear a different outfit every day for the first 3 months thanks to everyone’s generosity. Never mind the fact that she must endure her first winter in the nude after outgrowing all the 1-3 month clothes. In all seriousness, we have been fortunate and have pretty much everything we need and more to take care of her.

In addition to getting the house situated, we’ve got the car ready as well. I performed my first act in the interest of child safety yesterday, installing the car seat. This is when a little of my OCD kicks in and I must admit I read both the car seat and the car’s instructions 3 times each to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I’m sure most of you know, you either use the LATCH system if your car is equipped or you just put the seat belt across it. That’s it. It’s not rocket science. One to two clicks and you’re done. I averaged about 30 minutes per click. So you can rest assured that car seat isn’t going anywhere.

We’re now 1 week away from the due date, which basically means she could show up anytime. We appreciate everyone’s thoughtfulness and generosity during the last few months. We can’t wait for Mary Reese to get here and to share her with all of you. Stay tuned for more updates and pictures.

c & g