Our bags are packed, we're ready to go...

Ryan and I have been busy getting everything ready for the baby and for the summer (since we are well aware that free time is going to be at a minimum for quite some time).  We have checked so many things off our to-do list in the last couple weeks that it makes my head spin a little when I think back on it.  Ryan has been working like crazy to try to get everything done on my extensive lists.  Between the craziness that is the end of the school year and a nesting wife with a mile-long list, he has been one busy guy.  I have no idea where his energy comes from (well, actually if you know his dad you would understand!) but I am so thankful for all he has done to help me feel "ready for baby."

Speaking of our little boy, he should be here soon.  I am under direction from the doctor to get to the hospital quickly once loose contractions start coming or my water breaks, she is worried the labor could go quickly and we are a bit of a drive from the hospital.  I have felt little pangs that might be contractions but nothing that really hurts.  Regardless of not feeling much yet, my body seems to be progressing quickly and quietly.  It is so odd to me because to get to this point of progression with Layla's labor I had to undergo the tortures of Pitocin and then (thankfully) had the relief of an epidural.  It is a nice feeling to know my body is doing some work on its own this time around.

Now before this baby comes, I wanted to share the nursery...which is finally done!!



I decided on a collage wall above the crib instead of the traditional letters.  I put the Cricut to good use!  My favorite piece is the "Layla and Grady" picture.  It was ordered from an Etsy store.

To include Layla in the room process, I asked her if she wanted to fingerpaint a canvas for her baby brother.  She liked the idea and loves to show people her part of the room.





The bin system worked out nicely for Layla so we decided to keep it around for Grady.  We had pink buckets for Layla and contemplated spray painting them but then I found these navy bins at Wal-Mart.  I cut out the words on fabric and then ironed them on using Wonder Under.



I love drawer pulls but they are normally so expensive.  I found these on Amazon....I love Amazon.com.

Liners and bookends!  I was able to copy the pattern of the pink liners that used to have a home in the baskets which was easier than I thought.  I simply traced and sewed!  I really wanted personalized bookends and found inspiration on Etsy. The bookend pouches were really simple to make and I filled them with leftover corn from Layla's sensory table.  I hope they don't welcome mice!!

 That was the official nursery tour, I hope you enjoyed :)  Ryan and I will keep you updated on the baby's arrival, I cannot believe the time is almost here!