Move that bus!

Okay, it wasn't an extreme home make-over but it was definitely a nursery make-over at our house today. Mommy, Grammie, and Auntie Marcelle, transformed my room from piles of boxes and gift bags to a cozy nursery with all my new clothing and gear stored in the proper places. On top of the electrical work that Uncle Joey and Daddy did last weekend, today's hard work makes my new room look amazing! I cannot wait to start living in it!

Spoiled...but not rotten

Yesterday, family and friends gathered at Aunt Gail's house to celebrate my upcoming arrival. There were lots of yummy things to eat and drink. Everyone was overly generous and gave the most wonderful presents. We are so lucky to have such lovely people in our lives. At one point, Mommy needed to take a drink and stretch break because she was overwhelmed with people's generosity...and lots of gift bags! Although I love all the presents and will use them fully in the coming months, my grandmothers gave gifts they know I would especially enjoy. Grammie (Sharon) gave me a bag of beach gear - bathing suit, beach towel, sunglasses, hat, etc. so we can enjoy our next summer together. Nu-Nu (Louise) gave Mommy a baby food processor so Mommy can make all of my meals from healthy ingredients; it's like they are sharing/passing down their love of cooking to me.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm such a lucky little girl.

It's all about me!

Mommy's friends gathered to enjoy some yummy food and wonderful company...and to celebrate my upcoming arrival. Mommy was thrilled to see everyone and share baby stories. We were showered with wonderful gifts, and I cannot wait to wear the pretty clothes, pick out new shoes, surround myself with beautiful soft blankets, read "kid approved" books, shop with my gift card, and break in all my new baby gear and toys. Mommy and Daddy said I should not get used to being the center of attention and getting so many goodies. Yeah, who are they kidding!

As an added surprised, Daddy, Aunt Margaret, Austin, and Uncle Joey put together my crib and started working on the ceiling fan in my bedroom while Mommy and her friends were partying. It's starting to feel pretty real!!!!

Getting Schooled

Today we went to St. Joseph's to learn how I'm going to be born. Mommy and Daddy learned a lot...of course, I already knew it all. I think Daddy was surprised to learn how long the labor is going to be. Mommy asked quite a few questions about the epidural. We're getting closer!

19th Amendment in action

Thanks to women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, Mommy and I got to vote today -- 90 years after those ladies kicked some political butt! We took advantage of the new early voting so we can avoid the lines come primary day next week. Mommy says that elections in Baltimore are usually decided in the primary because of the democratic stronghold on city politics. So we marched right up to that computer terminal and picked our faves. Daddy, always the editor, found a typo on one candidate's flyer -- in her own name/website! Obviously she didn't deserve our vote.

It's been a fun but busy long, holiday weekend. We volunteered, visited friends/family, took care of errands, etc. Mommy taught me the importance of closet organization while working in my bedroom closet. She says it's important to be organized -- because you can fit more clothes and shoes into the space!!!