Hurry Up and Wait

6 weeks left and counting. I feel like I have so much to do and so little time, yet it still feels like it is taking FOREVER for baby girl to get here. I just can't wait to see her little face, what her hair looks like, how her brothers will react to her. So many emotions going right now; excited to see her, scared of how life will change, nervous that she will be healthy and perfect, and ready to complete my family. The "nesting" must be kicking in because I lately I have been wanting to stay in and get everything ready for her. So, as I mentioned earlier, I have been taking a sewing class. I decided that I need to at least be able to make a simple dress for her. I mean, that's what all good moms do for their little girls, right? Well, I am not sure if I am up to "dress making" standards yet, but after this class, I can sure make her a decent pillow case, apron, and pajama pants. We made the pillow case on the first night of class, and it was actually fairly easy. On the next class we made an apron, which I would rate about a "6" on a difficulty scale of 1-10. The instructor told us it was going to be easy. But that is coming from a woman who has been sewing for 40 years. For us newbies, I would say it was intermediate. Then, last night, our final class, we made pajama pants. I had planned on making a pair for B5 and Joe Finney, but time got away from me, and Finney got the shaft. Poor guy, I promised him I would finish them up this weekend. B5 was so excited about his, he wore them to be tonight, and that's why they are not in the following picture.


Now I just need to figure out how to applique so I can make them some cute t shirts to go with their "jammie pants".


Now, on to Part 3 of the nursery diaries. The husbands aunt finished up the curtains for the nursery last week, and I am beyond thrilled with them. I spent many many hours searching the Internet and magazines, trying to find exactly what I wanted these curtains to look like. Nothing I came across was right. So I basically just picked out the fabric, gave to to Aunt K, and let her go wild. She found the perfect trim at Hobby Lobby to tie it all together. She's amazing, I tell ya!

The curtains go all the way to the ceiling because we have a big, arched window in the room, that makes the room super hot and lets in an awful lot of sunlight (enough to wake sleeping babies from naps). So as much as I hated to cover the beautiful window, it had to be done. They are also functional, and close all the way, totally blocking all light from coming in. Why didn't I think of that sooner. Could have gotten me some extra sleep when the boys were babies!

Aunt K also covered our glider as well. She used the same fabric as the main part of the curtains, and then used a pink ball trim for the ottoman. If you can't tell, I love trim. I would use it on every single thing in that room if I could!

So the room is thisclose to being done. I just need to figure out some art for above the crib, waiting on bumpers and changing pad cover, and I am working on a basket for the changing table. I think that's it. I would love any suggestions or creative ideas on how I could finish this space up!