Monday, October 25, 2010

Updated To Do List

Since I am down to 80 days until my due date, I thought I would update my "to do list." This is my want and need to get done before Magnificent Baby arrives list! It also makes me feel good to see what I have completed!!

Completed: 
  • Sew pink and denim quilt- Completed 10/17/10
  • Sew crib sheet using this tutorial- Completed 8/10/10
  • Sew crib bumper pad-Still working on this- I have one of the six pieces sewn.
  • Sew crib quilt using my own pattern- Completed 9/5/10
  • Sew crib bed skirt using this tutorial- well, with the help of... Completed 8/11/10
  • Sew changing pad cover using this tutorial-Already received several so not making any
  • Make foam cubes- Not gonna happen! 
  • Register at Babies R Us and Blessed Baby- Completed
  • Clean out nursery closet- Completed 8/7/10
  • Rearrange my room to move treadmill out of nursery - Completed courtesy of my awesome sister. See this post!
  • Get changing table from my sister- Completed
  • Wash extra car seat base- Completed Thanks to Mr. M
  • Figure out how to get odd odor out of the wardrobe- Aired it out, seems to be ok now.
  • Get sister's hand me down clothes once we know gender Completed
  • Make "It's A...." record sheet really liking this idea- Completed 
  • Make room in kitchen for bottles, etc- Completed
  •  Have SIL make "Every good and perfect gift comes from above" vinyl into a wall plaque- Completed 10/24 
  • Have a place for kid books- Bookshelves are made and painted, ready to be hung up. 10/18-24 Hung up 10/25/10. See this post. 
  • Hang shelves, pictures, etc in nursery- Corner shelves hung 10-24. Everything else 10/25/10. See this post.
  • Make thank you cards to match the Peter Rabbit theme- Completed
  •  Decide on what to put in picture frames (family pix, quote, scripture, etc). Made a bow holder and leaving the other for a picture- Completed
  • Rehang painted closet door (a Mr. M project)- Completed
  • Move hubby's clothes to my closet- Completed 11/?/10
  • Organize baby stuff after baby shower (shower Nov. 6)- Completed 11/6-7/10
Still to do: 
  • Finish decorating nursery
  • Make or buy curtain- Thinking this isn't going to be a priority. Did think of doing the pendant banners (you've seen them on a ton of blogs) out of scrap fabric from her bedding/quilt. What do you think??
  • Make some burp rags- Going to make them with Beatrix Potter characters on them (love my embroidery machine)!
  • Move kids books from living room to nursery
  • Make wall flowers from this site- Bought paper, now to cut them out... started cutting, not wanting to finish.
  • Write a bazillion thank you notes   
  • Wash all baby clothes
  • Take breast feeding class
  • Re-read Babywise
  • Read Birthwise
  • Read breast feeding book- Started 10/24
  • Create nursing corner with basket of necessities
  • Pack and repack hospital bag
  • Bake muffins, pancakes, and other frozen goods for baby arrival (thanks Laptop to Lullabies)
  • Buy a rocking chair for nursery
  • Choose pediatrician
  • Fix window in nursery (a Mr. M project)
  • Send Sarah scrapbook stuff (Gender party papers/card, more ultrasound pictures, etc)
  • Take Oli to the groomer close to the due date so he will be handsome when his little sister comes home ;)
    I am sure there are more things I should add. Experienced moms, please add to my list....
    Man, I have a lot to do! It is starting to finally look like a real nursery though! It will be soo worth all the effort!!

    2 comments:

    1. Wow great, thanks for your listings.
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      Mickey Buarao

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    2. Wow! The nursery is really coming along! Its very nice! I love the how much work you are putting into it. I cannot wait to see it in person!

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