Pat was so eager to upload the pictures of the 95% finished nursery (we have to add pictures and the baby name) yesterday that I didn’t even have the chance to collect my thoughts from the weekend.
Friday –
Pat was working quickly to try and finish the baseboard trim so that we could be ready for the furniture to arrive the next morning. Unfortunately, there were a few pieces that were not what we needed and he had to call it a night until Menards opened the next morning!
Saturday –
Menards opens early, like 6:30am, and what time was Pat there exchanging out what he needed – about 6:45am!!!! He is nuts. . . . .anyway, due to the lovely Wisconsin weather, he was forced to shovel the driveway instead of install the last pieces of trim because we didn’t want anyone slipping on the driveway while carrying the furniture in the house! We got the furniture in and assembled while Pat finished the trim and got the room cleaned up. The room was finally looking like the picture we had in our minds! Kari and I decided to run a few last minute errands and Ryan and Pat were left at home with a small “Honey-Do” List! When we came home, we helped the boys hang a few items on the wall, and then took a step back. . . . .the finish line was in sight! While dinner was cooking, I got the opportunity to wash my first (OF MANY) loads of baby clothes; it was so fun hanging them up in the closet.
Sunday –
Pat and I were on a mission to find one last thing for the nursery . . .and we were successful! We got home as fast as we could to get it assembled and put it place. Next on our list of things to do. . . .take a nap!!
I look back at the past 2 weeks and reflect on a few major highlights and realizations.
1) I have never seen my husband put so much blood, sweat, and tears into a project before. He has worked on a lot of things while we have been together, but his emotions got the best of him a few times during this particular project because he wanted everything to be perfect. Pat – hold your head up high, you did a fantastic job on the nursery! Tootsie is proud of you . . . .and so am I!
2) It is ok to sit back and watch everything take place. I like to be in the middle of the action, but for this particular project, I had to watch from the sidelines for most of it. I can’t handle power tools, sniff paint, or lift anything heavy. . . .so that leaves my role to a minimum. BUT. . . .Pat keeps telling me that I will be adding the most important part of the room – the baby!!!!! I agree!
3) Thank you to all of our family and friends for the help! We had more offers for help than we knew what to do with. That is an incredible problem to have!
This has been a long two weeks, but it was well worth it. I would be willing to do it all over again!!!
Love,
Jamie
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