This old one I sold for $20.00....
At this time, Organization is my PASSION. When you live in a 1600 square foot, 100 yr old house, with only one original closet, a gal goes crazy looking for space. Add into the mix 90 lbs of snuggle lovin' pup AND a child in your future, you try to organize and find space where ever and however you can. Since moving in, I have added three additional closets, one I just changed into a pantry storage place. Soon I will be tearing down the lathe and plaster wall in the master bedroom(and I say that with a laugh cause this Master is only the biggest bedroom in the house and it's mine) exposing a 7 foot long closet that has had an opening door that is 2 1/2 feet wide. I have stuff hidden in that dark hole that I am sure I forgot existed. Maybe I really don't need to buy some new Autumn clothes?! I have been using Tate's closet for my stuff..... once I am out of the way, in will move the fashionista's Haute couture.
I have started gathering "stuff".... things that I know I will need but will not realize it until I need them. Since I am thinking of these needs now, I buy.
TODDLER TOOTHBRUSH (in PINK)!!!!
AND THIS......
Momma's have written sonates and sung praises about this stuff. When Tate's precious hiney is in need, I will reach for only the best B*tt Paste.
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I'm so glad to hear that you are planning her lifebook already! Lifebooks are a huge passion of mine. Do you know about ChinaLifebooks soon to transition to AsiaLifebooks? It's a great group of women who are planning and/or working on their children's lifebooks. E-mail me if you want more info. As you can tell, I'm a lifebooks freak. (But I hate scrapbooking. Just putting that out there.)
It's a good thing you're getting organized! You're going to have that girl home before you know it.
:-)
Thank you for these ideas! I am so disorganized! The crib is sweet-the kingdom is coming to fruition and Tate is gonna truly rule!
Indeed, the butt paste rocks. (Been around a kid or two and it comes highly recommended ;0)
You are very well organized....I loved your ideas...especially the scrapbook paper for the footprints....and yes, butt paste is the best!!
Love the new crib!
Enjoy your weekend!
Lisa
You are my home improvement heroine.
You are getting so close! I love the new crib! Good thing you have the tooth brush and butt paste! You just might need them soon!!!
Wow- will you keep a list so I know what to do/take?
I need to get organized..thanks for the inspiration. I love the new crib, but the old one is cool too. Can you beleive how fast referrals came out this month...let's hope its a new trend!!
Love the new crib! Organization is good, it makes for an easy life. At least that's what I tell my clients. ;)
I can't believe how close you are!!!
Ha! Just make sure customs doesn't find that bag of dirt. They'll take it in 2 seconds flat!
B*tt paste is the bomb, thankfully, I don't need it around here any more!
We're still working on Star's life book...its a constant work in progress now that she's adding to it! ;o)
I have never used the but paste! I always use Desitin but blowing on the bum every diper change works great to!
Good call on the crib, I'm not sure I would want one that was to unstable.
Your going to be the best Mom!
Love the new crib! Cool toothbrush. Maylins still doesn't have her own. Well, she won't use hers. She only will use mine. Gross I know. Enjoy getting organized./ It is part of the fun!
Beautiful new crib!
Great ideas too for things to buy now as well as prep that can be done before heading to China. Hadn't thought about collecting dirt or taking her hand and foot prints. Ooo...what other great tips do you have tucked away friend?
Ya know, the funny thing about a 'baby' crib for me is the longer I've waited, the older the child grows in my mind. I'm looking at a 10 year old at this point.
I will however need a toothbrush in pink!
Dangit, now I have to keep checking your blog to see if you're getting closer! I'm right there with you! BTW, my advice to everyone travelling to China: take nothing, buy everything there. Except antibiotics for Tate. I don't care what you have to do to get a prescription before you travel. do it. Xanthe was handed to us with a bad chest infection, which cleared up in a couple of days, thanks to the antibiotics. We have a close friend who is a doc here, in case you want a recommendation... Boy, what a rant! :)
The butt paste is nice but it's hard to get off your hands. I like the new crib a lot better. I remember looking at an empty crib longing for a little one. You really do appreciate them when you have to wait. Tate is one lucky girl.
Here is what I think you need... Kukui nut oil.
EvaJun had a diaper rash to beat the band... her tiney hiney looked like leather... we patted some kukui nut oil on her wee bottom and what an improvement!
My girlfriend, who just got home from China with her darling son, is the latest lucky recipient of my never ending stash of this miracle oil and she is singing it's praises.
You are a busy bee! Love the new crib too!
check out the latest post on www.tableforliu.blogspot.com
it is a shout out..
Good call on the crib. Popstar liked to start her day jumping up and down till I made it in there so sturdy is key. And the drawer will come in handy if not for every day stuff then for toys or storage of "memories". And the Butt paste is a life saver. Desitin tended to burn. Just use a wipe to put it on as it is hard to get off your hands. Island School House was right about the dirt too. They will take it if they find it. This wait is killing me. I don't know how you are standing it.
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