So, I'm not sure if what I've been doing lately is just spring cleaning...or if nesting is kicking in early. I have had bursts of energy...and I keep thinking I would LOVE to enjoy this summer and not spend it getting everything ready for our baby. So, I've been making lists of things that I know should be done before the baby comes...before June would be nice too! Here's a sample of my lists :).
- clorox/repaint downstairs bathroom
- wash windows
- clean up yard
- clean out garage
- go through baby clothes/baby things
- dry clean coats
- clean out cabinets/cupboards
- put single jogging stroller on Craig's list
- complete continuing education for OT
Ambitious? Well, last week, I did tackle two things. I washed my windows one day :)...and I went through ALL Livie's clothes and baby things another.
Going through the clothes and baby things really took about 2 days. One day, my sister-in-law, Michelle, had me go through PILES of girls clothes for Livie and the baby. My girls are the 8th and 9th girls on the Herman side...so we get hand-me-downs from 7 older girls. It's a little overwhelming...cause a lot of the clothes are still soo nice and soo cute...and it's such a blessing to not have to buy a lot of clothes. Anyway, that day I came home with about 2 laundry baskets full of girl clothes. Here's what my guest room looked like the next day when I started to sort through everything:
making a little progress
Livie enjoying her new tutu from Grandma H. She wore it around and played with it most of the afternoon while I sorted through clothes. Such a girl!
So, here's everything organized in drawers for the girls :). Call me a dork...but it felt so good to have this done and know I don't need to buy them ANYTHING for a long time. These pics don't include the dresses hanging in the closet or play clothes for the lake either. They have SO much!
Livie's 12-18 month winter
Livie's 12-24 month summer
Livie's shoes
baby 0-3 month summer
baby 0-6 month winter
and lastly...all 6-12 month (summer and winter) put into bins
Next week? Maybe tackle painting the bathroom? We'll see.
I totally started nesting early too. Especially when I was feeling good. I still have things on my list waiting to be done. But now I am in the 3rd trimester and losing energy and tired again. I'm not very motivated at the moment. You are very blessed with getting all the hand-me-downs from all the older Herman girls! I am lucky to be getting all of Fawn and Brook's BOY clothes so I am not having to buy hardly anything. SUCH A BLESSING!!
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