I have had the past 4 days off with most of the days taking it easy to rid myself of this cold. I had one day where I did almost nothing. I have to admit I puttered, tidied, packed up, sorted and cleaned. Then I panicked thinking that I don't have much time to get myself organized for Lily's arrival. I don't have time to do nothing. So after a good night sleep I made a list and started ticking things off.
I did finally pick out crib linen. A bunch of us went to Yorkdale (I know insane thing to do during the holidays) to see "It's Complicated" but I wanted to stop off in Pottery Barn first to see if they have any crib linen that I might be able to live with. I had just painted the room a year ago and did not want to have to re-paint. While looking at the selections a wonderful and kind woman who was about 8 months pregnant pointed me in the direction of the sales table and handed me bumper pads that were half price. OK before I go any further....I know all about the bumper pads and that many are choosing to not put them on their cribs. I am not sure if I am part of the many or not. They were perfect....exactly what I was looking for and they were half price. Shortly after our exchange she came up to me again with a baby quilt that was half price. I am thinking, "where are you finding this stuff?" Well it was obvious because she was on her second and therefore an expert in searching for top sale items for baby. I was feeling pretty good about myself. They were not too babyish, went with my paint colour and could pair anything white, pale blue, pink or green with it.
So all I had left in my hand was a crib skirt that WAS NOT on sale. Consulting with my girlfriend she advised me not to spend money on it as I will need it for food. God, is it going to be that bad while on mat leave???? Fearing the worst I put it back and thought to figure the crib skirt issue out later. As I was just about to check-out, another women came up to me and handed me something and said "well it looks like you got the last quilt so you might as well take the crib skirt that goes with it". Are you kidding me?
The stars were aligned for me in Pottery Barn Kids that afternoon but what really struck me was how kind and thoughtful these women had been to me, and it was all during the holidays at Yorkdale in a very hectic store. Motherhood....it seems like a really nice club and I am on the waiting list : )
Here is a peak of Lily's friends that are waiting for her to come home.
you are in the club already! much love to you!
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