Monday, August 17, 2009

Baby Bowen's Nautical Nursery

We are finally ready for the baby to arrive!! My mom finished the crib bedding and everything is all set up. Now all we're waiting for is the BABY (oh, and we still need a name :) - only a minor detail right!?!


















































































I'm not due till September 3rd, but we think he might come a week or so early (at least I'm praying he does). The doctor said he's still "cooking" at my last appointment - so he's not quite ready to come out, but from the way he is kicking me lately I think he might be ready!! Time goes by a lot slower without a million things on your to-do list, so I'm taking the advice of everyone and getting lots of rest - I'm now averaging about two naps a day ;)

Friday, August 7, 2009

We're Nesting



















The bar exam is finally over and I couldn't be more relieved. That means I can get back to my life as I knew it before the bar, right? WRONG! Before I went into studying lock-down I was a mere 6 months pregnant and September 3rd seemed so far away. I'll do it after the bar is over...That's what I told myself about EVERYTHING. Well the time has arrived, and it looks like the bar exam threw up all over my house. Now I am running around like a mad woman trying to get ready for this baby - not to mention the fact - I am about to POP!! I didn't realize how exhausted I would be... I have zero energy and this heat isn't helping.

This is where my secret weapon comes in...















My Mother. The Queen of All Things Clean & Organized. Take for example this picture, what is she doing here...we're not sure exactly, but my best guess is that she is so excited to be cleaning or organizing something. I know its a bit scary, but trust me its a good kind of scary. Growing up I did not always appreciate this quality in my Mother, but over the years I have learned that Nancy Knows Best. If you're ever moving, remodeling, or...having a baby and freaking out about getting your house ready... you want her in your corner.

So today my Mom is coming over for the second time this week to give me some much needed motivation and organization. Thank you Mom!!