Registry

Wow I cannot believe how many different things go along with a baby. No wonder people want to buy a bigger home once they have a child. They just need a place to put everything!! We have boxed up lots of our things and put them in the garage or another closet. So now we have room for the little one's stuff.

Since family is far away, I enlisted two of my "mom" friends to help me register. This proved wonderful. They have 3 children between them and they had so much helpful information. Michelle would say, "I hate my version of this, but my mother-in-law has this one and I love it." So I would register for that one. And just practical advise on things. Like how many burp cloths do I need? or Do I really need bottles if I am breastfeeding? Wow, I didn't realize how many things we really do need to properly care for a child. From bath stuff, to bedding, and clothes, to just toys in general. Then there is the carseats, and strollers, and carriers. Also, the little medicines for them, and personal hygiene items like little saftey nail clippers. Slightly overwhelming, but good I had guidance.

We made a day out of it. The morning was at Baby's R Us, then lunch at Il Vicino's Wood Oven Pizza. After that they had to get their kids home for their naps, and I went home and online registered at Target. Jordan and I just put the finishing touches on our Target registry today after church. It is actually very tiring doing all of this. So many things to consider. And yes Jordan held the gun, that is his part of the experience!

So those of you out of town, my Baby Shower is August 10th here in the clubhouse up the street from our house. I am excited to see all my friends and just get to hang out. The sweets and presents are just bonus!