unforeseen expressions

giraffe theme

When we first started talking about nursery design, some sort of giraffe theme kept coming up. Reason being, we feel in love with so many modern giraffe wall graphics.

Hard part, deciding which one will be perfect in Ollie’s room.

Baby Clothing

So far, we’ve been trying to hold off on buying baby clothing.  Yes, we do realize Oliver will need clothing to stay warm.  My problem: If I start buying, I might go a little overboard.  I have a great list of the basics he will need at the hospital and once he comes home.  But I’ve always had a problem distinguishing the want from the need, especially when it comes to clothing.

But if I did start a wish list, here’s what would be at the top:

Snowsuits, Sweaters One-Pieces, Bodysuits & anything with cute little bear ears on top

I must admit, I love the boy clothes from GAP and BODEN.  Tons of bold stripes, plaids and fun graphic tees with cars, robots and dinosaurs. Who says girls are more fun to dress than boys.  Our little man is going to be stylin’-just you wait!

Investigating Cloth Diapers

We’ve decided to try out cloth diapers on Oliver.

Some parents may think attempting cloth is time consuming, frustrating and not practical. But hearing from so many moms out there who love cloth diapers, my possibly naive self really thinks the positive will out-weigh the negative. Maybe it depends on your motivation and lifestyle. I really think that if we make it a normal routine, it will be just as easy as disposable, more cost effective in the long run, better for the environment and better for Oliver’s little bum. Also, you can’t ignore the cuteness factor!

Here are some great links that are really helping us figure out the best way to go about this endeavor:

Cloth Whisperer

Cotton Babies

The Cloth Diaper Report

Cloth Diapers

I will let you know how it goes in February!  If anyone has an helpful hints or advice, I would appreciate hearing about it!

say what?

What a gorgeous day it is outside.  Sunny, mid 60s, perfect day for Halloween.  I was enjoying, yes I said enjoying, raking leaves in my front yard when a car caught me off guard.  Driving down Huntoon, there was a white hooded figure in the passenger seat of a red convertible.  I realize it’s Halloween, but how ignorant do you have to be to think that’s okay?? Pretty ignorant.