Nursery!

Dear baby g,

You still don't have a name but you have a nursery! I spent lots of time trying to find just the right mix of patterns and decorations while dad spent weekends painting, hanging shelves, and assembling furniture. My favorite part about your nursery is that it is a collection of something old, something new and something borrowed (but no blue)! The crib you will sleep in has been borrowed from your cousins Timothy and Teresa. The skirt and pillows were handmade by grandma vicki and the little mobile I made months ago! My friend Gretchen sewed your little black and white blanket which coordinates perfectly with our geometric black and white theme (important details that may be more for mom than you!)The chair is new and I have a feeling we will have lots of time to bond and rock in it late at night while feeding or reading Dr. Suess books from grandpa Greg (or whatever name you two settle on).  The little animal photos are from our friends Aaron and Bryan- your dad really liked those since he is an animal fan as you will soon learn. The books are from a collection of amazing people who are also excited to meet you soon. Your uncle Dave got us a video monitor so we can spy on you and listen to your little baby sounds.

A cozy place that we hope mesmerizes you to sleep

So many books and stuffed animals from family and friends

A collection of my favorite nursery art

Baby moccasins- your first gift we bought on our anniversary trip up north

One of your first photos

Baby supply station

Our glider where we may spend many hours

And, if you are afraid to sleep alone in your nursery, we have a little co-sleeper for you. You could sleep in it in our bed but that sounded like a crowded mess so grandpa Ken made a little stand for the sleeper to sit next to the bed or move into the living room. According to my latest read on sleep habits, you can co-sleep without creating bad sleep habits until around 6 weeks and then we need to help you learn to self-soothe or all three of us might never sleep.

Grandpa Ken's bassinet stand design with storage! 

In addition to your nursery, we got your stoller assembled, car seat installed (gift from G&G Ken and Rebecca), and lots of swings and toys handed down from the Gustafson cousins! All of your clothes, linens and baby shower gifts have been washed and folded for you to pee on!

So, as you can see, we are as ready as we can be for your arrival. No rush....but it might be in our best interest if you come before week 41 because after that the doctor will start doing unpleasant things to get you out.

Lastly, I can tell you that your mom and dad already love you more than we could have imagined. My eyes tear up when I think of all the love and laughter you will share with us over the years. I know there will be hard days to come and when those days arrive, I will remind myself that it is temporary. We are so excited to meet you and pray you arrive healthy and strong. I have some birthing goals and everyone tells us to just be flexible but that is not one of my top 10 traits. However, the main goal is that you arrive with a powerful cry, robust lungs and a healthy heart. Also, your uncle Dave doesn't want to share his birthday but Grandma Rebecca, Broder and St. Valentine are okay sharing. However, I think you should come on the 6th so Dave learns to share.

We love you and see you soon!!
Mom and Dad