Things have a tendency to evolve more slowly with a toddler in the house, it seems. And by “things,” I generally mean projects and cleaning and to do lists, and not so much messes or fun or shenanigans (those seem to develop quite easily, as it turns out). Such is the case with prep for baby number two, and it isn’t for lack of desire or effort. We’re just plain busier this time around. So baby’s room is taking shape little by little, and while we’re both feeling a bit impatient to get it all done, I think we’ve turned a corner on progress over the past few days.

Tonight we’re both knocking things off the list–J is outside with a dremel as I type this, filing the dresser/changing table knobs down to size. I’ve been ordering a light fixture and mobile, in between organizing baby items into the closet and clearing out clutter that’s been hiding in boxes and drawer spaces unnoticed. It feels good to be getting rid of things as we prep to take other things out of rubbermaids stowed in the attic. No doubt baby items, each with a gigantic footprint, will descend upon the house again over the next few months…pack ‘n play, bouncer, possibly a swing. It’s a beautiful reason for clutter, and yet, I’m tempted to fight it as much as possible. Streamlined kind of feels like the name of the game this time around. It’s refreshing, and working in our favor.

Soooo. I took a break from my projects to sign in here and document a little of the baby prep process for tonight. No time for a long post–just a little snapshot into this timeframe and what we’re up to with 19 days til baby’s estimated arrival date. I’ve been bargaining with this little one all week… “You stay put for another week or two and we’ll get along swimmingly…” 😉 Kidding. We’ll be thrilled to meet this sweet one whenever his or her timing allows (although the planner in me really would love the week or two I’ve been hinting at). There are lots of things you just want to be perfect in this season, you know? And since labor and delivery are such a mystery every time–always changing and throwing fun new twists into the mix, a little predictability where the nursery and house are concerned would go a long way for this mama (and the boys around here, too).

we’ll see who gets a laugh this time around. maybe i’ll be twiddling my thumbs in three weeks, wondering whether he or she will ever join us 😉 no matter. when baby is ready, baby is ready. i should probably at least pack a hospital bag at some point, hmmm? and until then, we prep on.

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