How the time flies! I can't believe I'm halfway through my maternity leave, and I'm already dreading my last day with Olivia. She has absolutely captured me...mothers warned me of how much your life changes, but there are no words to really prepare you for how much motherhood completely rearranges the world as you knew it.
My little Green Burrito
Our house (other than trim work, closets and door knobs) is all done, and beautiful. I'm so happy with how everything turned out. Russ and I tried to do everything as cheaply as possible, which means your choice for carpet/paint colors/tile is limited to what is on sale. I didn't really get my "first choice" for any of those decorative details, but once it came all together I was thrilled with the finished project. Russ and I are so thankful for all of our friends that came out to help us paint and move furniture...especially Russ' parents. They were in town to help us with some major projects like tiling the bathroom and painting the rooms. (I hope we didn't work them too hard and scare them away from ever coming to visit again!). One of my good friends, and coworker, Alex Bertolucci has been helping Russ paint the exterior of the house...such a Bada**! I can never thank everyone enough for all the help.
Facing the landing at the top of the stairs
Facing the Master Bedroom (door on right) and Bathroom (door on left) from the top of the stairs, and you can kind of see into the office
Our bedroom
Olivia and I love hanging out it her new room...Dottie too! It's nice to be able to put her down for a nap in her own crib. I had such a fun time painting her room, definitely the funnest room in the house.
(I copied this straight off the HGTV website, so I can't take credit for the creativity. But I love it!!)
Hanging with Dottie while Mommy works on the nursery
Right now Olivia has been smiling and "talking". I've been trying to get a picture or video, but the little squirt must be camera-shy! I really enjoy my time with her. I went out for the first time, without Olivia, the other night. One of my best friends, Felicia, went out for a drink and dessert with me. We were only gone about an hour and a half, but for a new mom, it felt longer and I had to keep reminding myself that Olivia was fine. It's easy to say that it's good to take some time out for yourself, but it's a completely different story when you put it to practice.
And that's what it's going to take...practice
Bath Time
(I copied this straight off the HGTV website, so I can't take credit for the creativity. But I love it!!)
Hanging with Dottie while Mommy works on the nursery
Right now Olivia has been smiling and "talking". I've been trying to get a picture or video, but the little squirt must be camera-shy! I really enjoy my time with her. I went out for the first time, without Olivia, the other night. One of my best friends, Felicia, went out for a drink and dessert with me. We were only gone about an hour and a half, but for a new mom, it felt longer and I had to keep reminding myself that Olivia was fine. It's easy to say that it's good to take some time out for yourself, but it's a completely different story when you put it to practice.
And that's what it's going to take...practice
Bath Time
Napping on the quilt Grandma Parrish made
Meeting Grandma Watt for the first time
Our Favorite Hat
Our Favorite Hat
1 comments:
Hey, thanks for the tip you've updated your blog! Love these pictures! What a cute nursery room. Glad to hear motherhood is squeezing on your heart.
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