Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Making Ready


It's fully time to start making ready -- bit by bit, planning and preparing for the little one who will be joining us in a few months. As we've started to put the nursery in order, I've been pulling out some of my infant toys: my little parrot, who gives off a most life-like squeak when he's shaken; my yellow hippo rattle, who has had a strand of pink embroidery floss sticking out for *years* until I repaired him a few weeks ago; the blankets I used when I was small (not that I ever was!).



And as I prepare -- as I scrub second-hand finds, search for curtain fabric, scrutinize the nursery for the *best* possible arrangement, and keep the sewing machine whirring -- I hope and pray and wonder about the new life that is already so active.

But for now... well, right now a few kicks from the interior regions of my anatomy are reminding me that it's high time for breakfast!

8 comments:

  1. More pictures, please? That is a fun picture of your cute stuffed animals. ;-)

    God bless as you prepare.

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  2. Awww! I'm 16 and now I want a baby to decorate for....is that wrong? Lol. Don't worry! I'll wait! Hehe. Do you have any names picked out yet?

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  3. How sweet Shannon! I'm so happy for you and your husband. It is such an incredible blessing I can only imagine!
    I also love your yellow hippo. Hippo's are my favorite animal and this little one caught my attention right away! ;)

    Blessings and prayers for your growing family!
    Emily

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  4. How sweet! Looking forward to more pictures. We are praying for you.
    Blessings,
    Mrs. Hope

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  5. If you've been pulling out the blankets you used when you were a child, is that a clue that you would be expecting a baby girl?

    Blessings,

    Anne-Julie

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  6. Thank you for your sweet comments!

    Laura Lee, we do have some names in mind, but we'll see! And yes, babies are definitely something best enjoyed "in context!" :-)

    Anne-Julie, good thinking -- but I have very gender neutral baby blankets (yellow), so I'm afraid that's not a clue ;-)

    Blessings,
    Shannon

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  7. What cute little toys. I know how much fun you're having anticipating that little one's arrival!

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  8. You take the best pictures. :) What fun to prepare for y'alls first baby!

    Blessings,
    Luci

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