As you can tell by the time stamp on this entry, my resolution to keep better hours doesn't apply the night before a life-changing event. Oh, well. It's not like I'll be running a marathon tomorrow, just lying on a slab waiting to be sliced open. Would it really be that inappropriate to take a little nap?
Things are OK--Luke and I have both been a flip-flop of emotions today, excited about the baby, sad about Kara losing her status as an only child so quickly, anxious about getting the house in order, nervous about tomorrow. It hasn't taken much to get the tears flowing--"Kara's last bath as an only child! Sob," but surprisingly my eyes were dry when I put her to bed, and that's where I expected to get really emotional. She fell asleep quickly, though, and the two of us sat in her rocking chair for a good hour while I just held on to her and told her that I loved her and that I knew she'd be a wonderful big sister. And she will be.
Everything is in order--dishes washed, laundry washed and folded, picture framed dusted, carpets vaccuumed, refrigerator and pantry stocked, and grandparents on board to take over baby duties so Luke and I can leave for the hospital by five a.m. Registration is at six. I should be under the knife by eight.
But let's not talk about that right now. Would you like to see pictures of Baby Brother's room? I thought about waiting to include them in my grand House Unveiling post, and then I realized I've been promising that post for about two months, and really, I don't even know if you care anymore, but still, I swear it's coming. In the meantime, though, there is this:
Somebody on Parents asked about the paint color we used in here. It's Eddie Bauer Dill, EB10-3, courtesy of Valspar at Lowe's. Of course, this information might be more useful to include on my actual Parents blog.
I am so in love with this dresser, it's not even funny. In fact, I'm over the moon about all of Baby Brother's furniture--the style, color, the matchy-matchness of it all. Swoon.
As you can see, we went with a safari animals/monkey theme for his room. Just enough for everything to compliment each other, but not so much that other items seem out of place. In my opinion, anyway.
To think I once thought boy clothes weren't fun. Look at that onesie on the right. See how bright and bold and colorful? Blue and green are my favorite colors, and these shades rock my world. Oh, yeah.
A closet waiting for clothes in sizes larger than six months.
Not part of Baby Brother's room, but adorable just the same.
My big goal for this weekend (aside from having a healthy baby, of course) is to take care of myself in the hospital well enough to be discharged in two days instead of three (the standard stay for a c-section), and I have more perspective this time than I did after having Kara, so my next post should take place relatively soon. If not, though, no worries, because Molly is coming to Indianapolis to meet her godson and has agreed to update here once she's back at home. Until then, hopefully this will tide you over:
We're coming to get you, baby. See you soon.
Oh my gosh, congratulations! I can't wait to see pics of this new baby! I remember reading your blog last December when you were teaching our class and getting ready to have your first baby! Good luck!
Posted by: Amber | January 31, 2009 at 12:42 AM
I'm so excited for tomorrow (I need to be up in three hours to see you and here I am READING YOUR BLOG!) His bedroom is adorable with the little animals and all, and I love that mobile.
Can't wait for morning, seriously. Now don't do anything crazy like have him before I get there. I've got two sets of fully charged batteries and a brand new four gig memory card, wink wink. (The godmother paparazzi is on her way!)
Posted by: Molly | January 31, 2009 at 12:47 AM
That looks very similar to the color we painted our first baby's nursery!! I'm so excited to meet Baby Brother :-D
Posted by: Katie | January 31, 2009 at 12:49 AM
All the best to you and Baby Brother. Kara has given you so much. He will build on her love and create his own. He will give you love and a story to tell- I can't wait to hear it!
Good luck with surgery and the birth of your son!
Posted by: r+k+mama | January 31, 2009 at 12:50 AM
I'd love to say I'm up this early in solidarity, but it's just that Lucy does not respect the weekend sleep-in. No matter! Take care, be well, I wll say a prayer to St. Margaret, patron saint of childbirth for you. Can't wait to meet you, baby brother!
Posted by: Professor Art Nerd | January 31, 2009 at 06:42 AM
Good wishes for a smooth delivery! I love his room. Dean's is the same kind of moneky motif without going overboard. Very boy appropriate!
Can't wait to hear that he's arrived. I do love Molly/Frema baby updates.
Posted by: Jen L. | January 31, 2009 at 08:03 AM
I planned to sleep in. I would have too except that on my way back to bed after letting the dogs outside, a tiny and very dim light went on in my sleepy head. Baby brother is being evicted from his cozy womb right now. I am praying all is fantastic at this very moment. Yikes, this is such a happy way to begin the day. Kara is going to be such a wonderful big sister. What a blessing. My love to you all, deb
Posted by: debi | January 31, 2009 at 10:33 AM
I'm so happy that you're going to have your beautiful so to snuggle! You're probably already doing that right now come to think of it.
Congratulations again!
BTW...thanks for the paint color. :)
Posted by: Trilby | January 31, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Sorry, I got excited... that was supposed to say "I'm so happy that you're going to have your beautiful SON to snuggle!"
Posted by: Trilby | January 31, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Baby Brother is here. Mom and baby are fine. I think that his Dad is scheduled to report more on this blog this evening.
Posted by: Grandma Molly | January 31, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Good luck with the surgery! I got out of the hospital in just under 2 days with Megan and it was totally fine...be assertive about getting that catheter & iv out asap and you too will quickly be able to return to your house and chores. And of course Kara. Can't wait to see Baby Brother & find out his name!
Posted by: eva | January 31, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Little brother's room is oh so boy. It is really together. It is so super much better than when his dad and I tried to paint it belore the move in. The real professional painters did a wonderful job on the whole house.
Posted by: daddyd | February 01, 2009 at 10:03 AM
I heart green and blue so much--I love your nursery! I also am obsessed with monkeys lately...especially sock monkeys...so I am in love with the monkey/animal theme. Your nursery is so perfect for your little boy!
Posted by: Lindsey | February 01, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Love the nursery!
Posted by: SJ | February 01, 2009 at 01:45 PM