Country Family Robinson: September 2009

Sorry I haven't been on recently. We are getting into the busy time of the season with my family, plus I have been stressing about this whole Baby Registry thing. Not to mention, Tim is back in school, playing Flag Football with the church, and the Masonic Lodge has started up, so we got that too.

Anyway, the whole baby registry thing is making me pull my hair out. I decided to register at Babies R' Us, Target, and Walmart. That way, I can hit all the different price ranges, areas, etc. Well, furniture was my biggest worry. I wanted something that was sturdy, good quality, but not expensive. Asking a bunch I know. Well, Babies R Us had good quality, but I thought it was over priced. So I went to Target. The only thing is, Target only has 2 cribs on the floor - which have been cut in half so they are no wider than a clothes basket - and they are up on a shelf. So the only resolution is online. I got into reading the Reviews - which has mixed info. Some people hate it, say the furniture is crap, and falls apart. Others say that they have used it for all 3 kids. well, 2 weeks later - I finally pick a color and group....lo and behold - it is unavailable the next day...GAH!! So I am still trying to fix that issue. Plus, Target doesn't have a lot of baby stuff in store - it is all online. So a majority of the stuff would have to be bought online. Which is OK for most - but I have family who do not even have computers, let alone purchase online. So I figured the big stuff, someone would get online, and the rest could be worked with in person. So I start a baby registry at Walmart by the Dayton Mall since we left Babies R US at that time. They have the scanner, and a computer for the registry. Well, I decide to go back to the Walmart in Xenia, and I am told that they don't do the registry, you have to do it online. WHAT!!! you are Walmart for goodness sake. First I can't get Maternity stuff there, no body pillows, now no baby registry at certain stores. Again - some of my family do not own computers....HELLO!!!

So, I am afraid that Babies R Us may win out. Hopefully those in our family who cannot drive to the Dayton Mall, and do not have computers, will decide what to purchase, and if I get duplicates - so be it. I will deal with the returns later. I was going to go to Babies R Us today after work, but due to major traffic back ups, I decided to go home. Looks like I will be getting up Saturday Morning and heading to Babies R Us while Tim is running a 10K in Fairborn, then meeting him @ the football game. I am ready for this part to be done! It wasn't this hard when I registered for the wedding....sheesh!

I haven't posted any belly pics yet - every time I think about it, I have already gotten into comfy clothes, so the pics wouldn't be very good. By the way, Tim finally felt the baby kick. We were laying in bed, and I laid in my back to stretch, and Brady was doing the conga in there. So I grabbed Tim's hand and put it on my belly. What does he say....'Is that the baby?'..ahhhh...yes it is the baby. what else would it be? Sheesh! It did kinda make him take notice a bit more. Not to say he hasn't been touching the belly and stuff, but he tends to do it more now, and doing a little belly shake to see if he will kick again. It is cute, and I am loving it.

Anyway, just thought I would update everyone. We are doing good, growing, and doing great. I am sure I will be on here more once the registry thing is over.

Thanks
♥ J & Brady ♥

Sorry I have been gone for so long. We have been working around the house to get ready for carpet. We finally got it installed last week, so now I have been working on getting things back together. The carpet looks great. My FIL and Hubby actually decided to paint the ENTIRE first floor, not just the bedrooms, and it looks GREAT!! I am so thankful for my FIL's help.

Now on to the BIG NEWS....For those of you that do not know.....we are having a BOY!!! During the ultrasound, the baby was pointing at it saying...check this out Mommy, this is what you were looking for. And everyone kept asking me if I was worried that the baby would be modest.....Huh - not Tim's Kid. I will be lucky to keep clothes on this baby after he is born. So, we are EXCITED!!! Movements are getting stronger, just wish they would be going on when Tim is home. Seems that the baby doesn't move much when he is home. BTW...First name will be BRADY. Still up in the air with a middle name. **BTW...number at the top is not my social - but thanks for checking**

In regards for my request for help - I am trying to complete the Registry. All you Mommies out there - especially recent ones- can you send me a list of things you couldn't live without, along with things you didn't think to register for - but really needed it. We are going to register at Target, Babies R US, and Walmart. Any ideas would be helpful as I am hoping to get this done within the next 2-3 weeks. My email address is jbrobinson996@verizon.net if your list is pretty detailed, or lengthy. I appricate any tips you can provide to me.

Belly Pic- 20 Weeks 5 Days - taken by my MIL Lil @ her house.