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It's the final countdown....

Enter Europe:


I hope that got your blood pumping, because I danced around my bedroom to this video.

We are talking 9 weeks people.  Give or take what baby decides.  But we are on the final countdown.  The home stretch.  The grand finale.

And I am ready to EMBRACE and not rush these last few weeks.  Whiny pregnant women are annoying.  And I have had a rough go at it.  I've been all....."waaaaaa progesterone", "waaaaa placenta previa", "waaaaa stress/anxiety".  And it is about time that I embrace my lovely lady bumps and breath.  Because this thing is happening.  And everything, will likely be just fine.  No more placenta issues.  I am on track for a typical, end of pregnancy.  Baby looks good.

So.  In my journey in deciding to embrace these final weeks, I have created myself a "bucket list/ to do list"

Before Baby:  Around the House

  1. Clean and organize storage
  2. Clean and organize garage
  3. Clean and organize master closet
  4. Clean and organize cabinets and drawers
  5. Detail clean the house 
  6. Oil changes and detail for the vehicles
  7. Healthy freezer meal prep
Before Baby: Family Fun
  1. Lil' Monkey Business 
  2. Take Haley Swimming
  3. Potty training (haha)
  4. Dinner out with Haley
  5. Make homemade pizza at home
  6. Get a swing set
  7. Play outside
  8. Go for walks outside
  9. Watch Despicable Me 2
  10. EDIT: Playdate with mommy and Haley besties!  (Example Erin & Kiddos! )
Before Baby: Medical Stuff
  1. Pack hospital bags
  2. Hospital Tour
  3. Pre-Register
Before Baby: Momma & Daddy
  1. Royals games  (Well 1 for 1, we have a second game to attend this Friday)
  2. Date nights out (one in September and one in October)
  3. Movie nights
Before Baby: Mommy
  1. Eye brow wax
  2. Hair cut 
  3. Pedicure
  4. New running shoes
  5. Garmin watch for training
  6. EDIT: Play date out with girl friends!
Before Baby: For Baby
  1. Figure out a name
  2. Finish sports themed bedroom
  3. Pick up odds and ends
    1. Binkies
    2. Belly Bandit
    3. Baby carrier cover  
    4. Nursing clothing & nursing covers
    5. Wall art
    6. Crib rail cover
    7. Newborn Diapers
    8. Car seat blanket



This list is probably forever growing, but it seems like a good start.  Bring on the next two months.  I am going to rock this....right after a nap.

Comments

Erin said…
Hmmm, I think you forgot 1. Mommy play date with this fellow mommy? This should be a priority, maybe I can help knock a few things out :)
9/04/2013 4:21 PM
Breanna said…
I made some adjustments ( :
9/04/2013 4:34 PM
Erin said…
Better!
9/05/2013 2:51 PM
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