When I changed the background of the blog, I was excited to find this theme. Not so much the leaves, but the colors. Robbie and I have decided to use black and green as our colors for the nursery, without a specific character or idea. Just black and green. We chose to do this because we really like those colors, and in case there is a Baby C #2 in the future that isn't the same gender as Baby C #1, we can re-use everything.
Not that we are going to go all super crazy decorating the baby's room--we're too practical for our own good. Number one: the baby isn't going to care, and when they are old enough to care, they will probably want to change it anyway. Number two: decorating costs money...and we don't have much! :)
Speaking of which, I've begun the task of registering for baby stuff. Haven't gotten very far though. At first I thought it was too early to register (and it might be), but I just wanted to begin the process so that I'm not rushing in the end. (Our wedding was fully planned and implemented 4 months in advance)
So here are the problems I'm running into while registering for baby stuff:
1. It is almost impossible to find "plain" blankets, sheets, clothes, etc. Everything has some sort of animal or character. Which is super cute--don't get me wrong. But we like just plain black and green.
2. It is almost impossible to find anything that is black and green. There is TONS of stuff that is chocolate brown and green. Maybe we're making this too hard on ourselves.
Overall though, everything is waaaaaay too exciting to think about trying to find black and green stuff. I just can't wait 'till baby Rubick is here!!! Only 4-ish more months to go. (does that seem like an eternity to anyone else??)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
So that's where we left the backyard!
My goal is to make this a more comprehensive blog other than only baby news, but quite honestly there is nothing else on the home front that is too exciting. I will mention that our backyard has finally been conquered! I was going to take a picture of how tall the grass and weeds were...but it was a bit too embarrassing. (you know, because talking about it isn't?!) We had to call in the professionals with the mega-mowers, and even they had to mow it twice. I will leave it to your imagination to picture the post-apocalyptic scene.
Thank goodness we had a tall privacy fence shielding the neighborhood from the amazonian scenery! Our house is a corner lot near the entrance of the subdivision. I think we would have been run out of town if other people besides our ever-patient next door neighbors would have seen it. We have very elderly neighbors on both sides, who I'm sure just shake their heads and raise their fists at us "young kids" from their windows.
I'm usually the lawn mower, but with the extreme heat and everything, I just didn't feel comfortable mowing being pregnant and all. Poor Robbie has the craziest work schedule, so the hours he has available usually aren't conducive for lawn work. Of course when he clears his schedule to tackle the lawn, the Lord sees fit to make it rain. Fortunately the front yard doesn't grow as fast as the back, and it gets first priority when Robbie can get to it.
Anywho, I guess I'll move on to some cute baby stuff. This shirt was given to us by our friends and I bought some cute camo shorts to go with it:
No matter if its a boy or girl, this will be a fantastic outfit! By my dad's effort, our kid will have plenty of camouflage clothing. :)
Here is "Rubick's" first set of wooden blocks. I was shopping with my mom and absolutely had to get it. Robbie LOVES sushi and I can't wait for him to spend time playing with Rubick teaching him/her about sushi:
Lastly, I want to mention an article I read this morning on a study saying that the more unusual name you give your kid (specifically boys), the more likely they will be a juvenile delinquent. It said boys who are given girly names (Boy Named Sue, anybody?) are most likely to grow up with an angst against society for making fun of them their whole life and will terrorize the streets.
I thought about this, and the name Maverick we picked out for a boy. I didn't see Maverick on the top 10 of any of the lists given in this article...but then again Maverick usually isn't on the top 10 of any list because its so rare. It has definitely crossed my mind that we may be asking for trouble naming our kid "Wildly Independent"--meaning of Maverick.
But I don't care, it is such a strong name and we love it! We want our kids to be independent thinkers, and risk-takers. Parents are there to guide, love, support, and nurture them through it.
Thank goodness we had a tall privacy fence shielding the neighborhood from the amazonian scenery! Our house is a corner lot near the entrance of the subdivision. I think we would have been run out of town if other people besides our ever-patient next door neighbors would have seen it. We have very elderly neighbors on both sides, who I'm sure just shake their heads and raise their fists at us "young kids" from their windows.
I'm usually the lawn mower, but with the extreme heat and everything, I just didn't feel comfortable mowing being pregnant and all. Poor Robbie has the craziest work schedule, so the hours he has available usually aren't conducive for lawn work. Of course when he clears his schedule to tackle the lawn, the Lord sees fit to make it rain. Fortunately the front yard doesn't grow as fast as the back, and it gets first priority when Robbie can get to it.
Anywho, I guess I'll move on to some cute baby stuff. This shirt was given to us by our friends and I bought some cute camo shorts to go with it:
No matter if its a boy or girl, this will be a fantastic outfit! By my dad's effort, our kid will have plenty of camouflage clothing. :)
Here is "Rubick's" first set of wooden blocks. I was shopping with my mom and absolutely had to get it. Robbie LOVES sushi and I can't wait for him to spend time playing with Rubick teaching him/her about sushi:
Lastly, I want to mention an article I read this morning on a study saying that the more unusual name you give your kid (specifically boys), the more likely they will be a juvenile delinquent. It said boys who are given girly names (Boy Named Sue, anybody?) are most likely to grow up with an angst against society for making fun of them their whole life and will terrorize the streets.
I thought about this, and the name Maverick we picked out for a boy. I didn't see Maverick on the top 10 of any of the lists given in this article...but then again Maverick usually isn't on the top 10 of any list because its so rare. It has definitely crossed my mind that we may be asking for trouble naming our kid "Wildly Independent"--meaning of Maverick.
But I don't care, it is such a strong name and we love it! We want our kids to be independent thinkers, and risk-takers. Parents are there to guide, love, support, and nurture them through it.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
"Rubick" update :)
Week: 19 weeks and 2 days
Belly Button, in or out: Still an innie. I don't suppose the answer to this question will change for quite a while.
Wedding Ring, on or off: Still fits really well!
Food cravings: I am excited because I am actually enjoying food now! My latest craving has been crab rangoon (very specifically from the chinese food place down the street) Yum!
Food aversions: I tend to lay off ice cream (VERY sad for me!) because my stomach hasn't been digesting it well.
Nausea: Usually only when my stomach is empty.
Energy level: It came back really strong a couple weeks ago, but now I've gone back to daily naps.
Weight gain: I was excited to learn that I'm almost my pre-pregnancy weight! (first 16 weeks came with awful nausea and vomiting)
Moods: I balled myself to sleep the other night when Robbie stubbed his toe on the bed. I felt so bad for him because he had just finished cleaning the house so I could sleep.
Maternity clothes: I should be wearing them more often, but I've successfully rigged my old pants/shorts to accommodate. (this only works with longer shirts!)
Size of Baby: Weighs about 8.5 ounces, and measures about 6 inches. About the size of a large heirloom tomato.
Changes with Baby this week: the baby's sensory development is rapidly growing; it may be able to hear mom and dad's voice; the arms and legs are proportional to the body now; the skin begins to coat with a waxy material to prevent "pickling" by the amniotic fluid. (this is my favorite)
In other news: I've been feeling the baby move more often, mostly in the evening. I can't wait for Robbie to feel him/her. Every time he tries to feel the baby, nothing happens. I try to "will" the baby to move with my mind...but no success. I suppose we should get used to our kid not listening to us. :)
At my appointment yesterday Rubick had a fantastic heartbeat! (144-150 BPM) The doctor didn't have to hunt for it this time. The baby is also growing right on schedule as well.
Updated preggo pics to come soon. Robbie has the camera at work, so I will upload a 19 week photo soon. :) But until then, here is my 16 week photo:
Here is an updated photo: Almost 20 weeks!
Belly Button, in or out: Still an innie. I don't suppose the answer to this question will change for quite a while.
Wedding Ring, on or off: Still fits really well!
Food cravings: I am excited because I am actually enjoying food now! My latest craving has been crab rangoon (very specifically from the chinese food place down the street) Yum!
Food aversions: I tend to lay off ice cream (VERY sad for me!) because my stomach hasn't been digesting it well.
Nausea: Usually only when my stomach is empty.
Energy level: It came back really strong a couple weeks ago, but now I've gone back to daily naps.
Weight gain: I was excited to learn that I'm almost my pre-pregnancy weight! (first 16 weeks came with awful nausea and vomiting)
Moods: I balled myself to sleep the other night when Robbie stubbed his toe on the bed. I felt so bad for him because he had just finished cleaning the house so I could sleep.
Maternity clothes: I should be wearing them more often, but I've successfully rigged my old pants/shorts to accommodate. (this only works with longer shirts!)
Size of Baby: Weighs about 8.5 ounces, and measures about 6 inches. About the size of a large heirloom tomato.
Changes with Baby this week: the baby's sensory development is rapidly growing; it may be able to hear mom and dad's voice; the arms and legs are proportional to the body now; the skin begins to coat with a waxy material to prevent "pickling" by the amniotic fluid. (this is my favorite)
In other news: I've been feeling the baby move more often, mostly in the evening. I can't wait for Robbie to feel him/her. Every time he tries to feel the baby, nothing happens. I try to "will" the baby to move with my mind...but no success. I suppose we should get used to our kid not listening to us. :)
At my appointment yesterday Rubick had a fantastic heartbeat! (144-150 BPM) The doctor didn't have to hunt for it this time. The baby is also growing right on schedule as well.
Updated preggo pics to come soon. Robbie has the camera at work, so I will upload a 19 week photo soon. :) But until then, here is my 16 week photo:
Here is an updated photo: Almost 20 weeks!
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