It’s been a quiet month in ajmatt land, but things are moving toward all things baby. Despite a surprise six-inch snowstorm last weekend, it’s 50 degrees warmer this weekend – I’m not kidding, last Sunday was 25 degrees, this Sunday should be close to 75 – and spring is in the air.
Which means that baby girl Hartley will be making an appearance in about eight weeks. Or possibly earlier, because, as her grandparents say, “She’s very advanced.” (Don’t suggest she might come later. I would rather stay in denial about that possibility.)
Matt and I have now acquired four new bookcases (do you get a sense of our priorities?), and we combined offices a few weeks ago. I was going to photograph our efficient new set up, but couldn’t find a good angle, especially with the layer of drywall dust that covers all surfaces right now.
We started nursery demolition this week. Looks nice and cozy already, don’t you think?
There is a crib on the road somewhere between New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and a huge pile of baby hand-me-downs in our living room. I can’t thank hand-me-down givers enough – I love the concept of reusing baby gear clothes and gear, and they have saved us so much time and money.
Everything is queued up and coming together. Which means I can go back to my other obsessive task, making a new batch of muffins to put in the freezer.
Dear Allegra,
Your blog is marvelous and amazing. Your writing is so much fun to read. Reading about your and Matt’s life (lives) is thrilling! Then there is parenthood! You will have a beautiful, smart girl – can’t wait to see her. I know you too feel that way. I am looking forward to my fourth great-grandchild.
I am working on a sampler. I think you will like it. It will be my fourth. I will frame it but would like to know the kind of frame and color of mat you would like.
Love you and Matt too, TaTa