Just Can't Wait!!

I am one excited mama-to-be, when I started this blog about a month ago I was not sure what direction it would head in. I can totally see that a huge part of this blog is going to be about my baby boy and that includes the pre-baby stuff too. Well duh Ileana, this baby in me is a huge part of me literally! Be prepared to read lots more about baby because lately he is all that is on my mind, I can't wait to meet him in 10 weeks. 10 weeks WOW that is coming up fast :)

Today my husband and I ventured to Ikea once again with determination to grab the rest of the stuff for the nursery. I am so excited that we got the perfect rug for his room for HALF the price, true story! We spend like 20 minutes looking at all the rugs on the floor and couldn't find the right one. We wanted a round rug that was blue, not baby blue, not navy blue but this certain shade that would compliment his room perfectly. What that shade is exactly I can't say because I'm not even sure. Before we paid we decided to check the "as is" section, and there it was. I felt as though I heard the celebratory "aaaahhhhh" sound when I saw it, you know that sound right? So after inspecting the rug we found that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the rug, it was just the display...um hello new rug, you are so perfect for our sons room!

Just a little preview for you, keep in mind the rocker will not be there

Decorating is going to be so much fun, well it has been already. I already know how I want to decorate it is just a matter of going out and getting the stuff. I have been having a lot of fun using Photoshop and created a few pieces of art for the walls. My Mom has been sewing the bedding and it will all be done by my baby shower in just a few weeks.

The two diapers are in place...going to need a much bigger stash!

I was a little eager beaver and decided to just put something in the drawers so I could stop using his stroller as a dresser. I opened up the drawer organizers and put his two cloth diapers in :) That is a whole other journey I am embarking on and I am so excited. You can read about why I chose to cloth diaper here. I just cannot wait to be a mommy!!!




Today I am linking up with:

The Cloth Diaper Revival

Nursery Update

The beauty of being a teacher is having a two week break during Christmas to just rest or as I see it the perfect time to move forward in the nursery. Tonight we went to Ikea and bought the rest of the furniture. We set a budget for the nursery and as of now we are way under it, I have bargain shopped for every piece of furniture was able to get exactly what I wanted on sale for most things! Some items were nearly 50% off their suggested retail price. It feels so good to save money so that I can splurge on other items for the nursery. 

After we assemble the furniture, and when I say we I really mean my husband while I try to make sense of Ikea assembly instructions, all we need to do is decorate. It is time for this momma to bring to life some of my pins on Pinterest. I am going to find my inner crafty side :)

My cousin made us our very first piece of art for the nursery and I LOVE it!! 

Happy Friday Everyone :)

Finally Friday

This week was very busy in my house...My amazing husband spent all 3 of his days off working on the nursery and I am so excited to say that he finished with the walls and assembled the crib :)

This was no easy task. My cousin installed new baseboards, door casings, a chair rail and started to smooth out the bottom half of the wall for us. So my husband had to putty all the nail holes, finish smoothing out the walls, sand and paint.

Ocean was not happy that he could not be included in all the fun!

And it begins...........

The only before picture I have. Forgot to take one before the chair rail

Waiting for the spackle to dry...turns white when its dry

Monday I came home to a huge sandy mess but I didn't even care. We ate dinner and I cleaned up the room, have I mentioned I am a neat freak? It took me a while but it was so worth me being a little more tired on Tuesday.

After it was all clean! 

Tuesday I came home and the walls/baseboards had the first coat of paint on them. Wednesday I came home and the walls were done.

Thursday I came home and the walls were done and to see this LOVELY surprise :)

The crib is up!!!

Now it is time to decorate! I cannot wait for this part, my mom is in the process of making the bedding :)

 Stay tuned for the final reveal later....

Nursery Plans

Construction is underway for the day in the nursery. The baseboards are almost done being installed, next the chair rail goes in and lastly painting time! I cannot be of any help at the moment so it's time to do I love to do best...PLAN :) 

After much contemplation this is what we (well lets be honest mostly me) have decided on....

The room is actually already this color so we just need to do touch ups, paint the lower half of the walls and the baseboards. I am hoping that all the painting can be done this weekend and we can finally start putting together the furniture.