working on a baby room

My parents arrived in San Diego last Tuesday and since arriving have created dramatic change in my house... in my tiny, tiny 1100 square foot house.

I didn't think it could be done, but my computer room has been completely emptied out and all the furniture in that room has been moved to my living room. The serving table that was in my living room is now in the kitchen. A dresser from my guest room has found its new home inside my bedroom. And my elliptical machine is now residing comfortably in the guest room. Who knew my tiny house had all of this room for shifting furniture? I sure didn't. All that and we only had one furniture casualty - a chaise lounger that I was not at all sorry to say goodbye to and that was picked up off of my sidewalk after only 20 minutes or so thanks to a little sign attached to it that said FREE.

My dad worked hard cleaning the carpets in both my bedroom and the baby's room and painting the baby's room a pale green. I desperately wanted a white crib and changing table, but alas it was not to be. I did find some white cribs but they either cost over $300 or they were not to my taste whatsoever. Finally, I went with the style of crib I loved and opted for a cinnamon wood color instead. It is very pretty and it brings out the pale green of the walls.

We're waiting until July 9 when we find out the sex of the baby to put the finishing touches on the room, so I will wait to post pictures until it is all set.

However, I can tell you that my plan is that if it's a girl the accent color will be a pale purple and if it's a boy the accent color will be a deep brown.

I am very excited.

I am also excited about the fact that my belly has grown significantly just in the last week or so. On Saturday I will be 19 weeks pregnant which according to the pregnancy calendars is the start of my 5th month of pregnancy. 5 months?! Holy Cow time is flying by! (and I don't mind one bit!)

Stay tuned for pictures later, but for now I just thought I'd stop in and let you know what I've been up to.