I think it’s fair to say I may have to gone to complete extremes when it’s came to nesting in this pregnancy. I didn’t meant to start out like that. Somehow it turned into a few weeks of nutty nesting. I was just going to clean out Little Zs clothes, buy some new baby clothes and give the bedrooms a good clean.
It was then thought that some extra shelves would be perfect as well as a clear out all of my own clutter too. Cue clothes going into charity, clothes going into new baskets, clothes lying around on the bed, clothes, clothes, clothes. Everywhere. Oops. A trip to IKEA would be needed for lots of storage. To get it all organised.
It was then thought maybe we should get some new dishes too. After all, we would have guests round after the baby comes along. And ooh some nice black ones would be ideal. And some white ones as a bold stark contrast. And some square dishes too because they would look brilliant as serving dishes.
And then there were the quirky tea cups. Classic in their shape with a slight twist to give them a modern look.
And then there were the quirky uber floral mugs. Really not something I’d usually buy. Initially intended for Little Zs keyworker who had just moved into her first home. I really really couldn’t part with them though, especially once they were out of their box. So it wasn’t my fault. Little Zs keyworkers got a very nice heart mug set instead. She looked delighted.
And then I needed 8. Because 8 is a nice number. 4 was never going to be enough!
And then there were all the new baby clothes. In truth, we did need a lot as we only had a sparse few bits and pieces. And babies do need to wear nice cute clothes don’t they?
And then there were the pretty storage boxes. For all the bits and bobs that needed a nice clean compartmentalised place to live. I would have bought many many more but I just couldn’t carry them. And I didn’t have enough energy to make another trolley trip to and from the car.
And I *think* we may now be ready. Finally.
Although I have seen a very lovely tea pot , and then that’ll be it. Really.
Fingers crossed! Two great quotes too.
Tim recently posted…My Sunday Photo: I want to tell you a story
They are. I love looking at that box. It’s used every day. Thanks for the comment.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
It sounds like a great shopping trip! 😉
Bek Dillydrops recently posted…#MySundayPhoto – Dog on the Stairs
It was definitely a good trip. I definitely should not go back though!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Hooray! Glad you are ready, but it made me laugh how much stuff you needed! 🙂
Sarah MumofThree World recently posted…Silent Sunday 2.8.15
Hehe i think I do feel slightly insane on certain days.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
I just love the idea of being pregnant and seeing the need to buy tea cups. Hope you get the tea pot too. #MySundayPhoto
John Adams recently posted…Riverside scene, Callander, Stirling
I still don’t have the teapot (mainly as I forgot!) but thank you. I think I do need one 😉
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
I love this post! It’s exactly the same as me! Glad you are finally ready to welcome your little one 🙂 By the way, I adore the boxes in the photo!
Boxes are great arent they? I’m pretty sure you can never have too many of them!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
lol aaa I remember nesting well, one you just can’t avoid 😉 #mysundayphoto
chantelle hazelden recently posted…Silent Sunday
I think when the urge takes you, you have to comply really 😉
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Such an exciting time – I remember going into nesting over drive and its sensible to re-use stuff but sometimes only new will do x
Kara recently posted…Silent Sunday – 2nd August 2015
It’s been nice to get some new special bits. We were lucky to find some vests in the loft though!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
I think those storage boxes are lovely and if you can’t indulge when you are doing such an important job, then when can you?? I can’t believe it is nearly your due date!!! IT has flown, although probably not for you.
Nikki Thomas recently posted…How to survive rainy summer holidaysÂ
It’s been a bit tougher but it definitely has flown by. I can’t believe we’re on the last leg now.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
It is so exciting Tas and a few new things are allowed lol! how long have you left now? x
Jenny Paulin recently posted…Project 365 2015, Week 31
Not very! About 7 weeks to go now. Although I think it might be slightly sooner.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Sounds like there’s a good shopping mission there- exciting! Love the quotes too. xx
Melody recently posted…Native American Theme Play
I just need to not do any more shopping missions nori think!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
And now you can relax, for a while!! Hope all is well and you are feeling OK! 🙂 x
Emma recently posted…Sunday Photo – Miffy at the Rijksmuseum
Thanks Emma, hope you’re doing well too!!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
We’re great fans of having quotes up around the house! Sounds like a great productive shopping trip x #MySundayPhoto
Baby Isabella recently posted…Silent Sunday 02.08.15
We don’t have that many up but I can see why people like them up.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Lovely stuff, and of course you needed it all 🙂
Iona@redpeffer recently posted…My Sunday Photo
I most definitely did. I would say they were a necessity 😉
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Such lovely words on the box. Nesting is one of the best parts of pregnancy, enjoy it! x
Zena’s Suitcase recently posted…#MySundayPhoto
I think it really has been. The declutter has been hard but worth it for all the space we now have.
Is it now time to relax? Hope it all goes well
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OneDad3Girls recently posted…#MySundayPhoto – August has Arrived
I think so, I have been thinking about teapots this week though.
Haha!!!!! I’ve loved following your nesting journey 😉 xxx
Hannah | MakeDo&Push recently posted…Motherhood // Flying Solo Day Two… A contrasting day
Thanks Hannah, I think I may have lost it ever so slightly 🙂
Oh I love a good shopping trip and rarely buy just one thing when 20 is better
chickenruby recently posted…My Sunday Photo – Week 31
20 has definitely been better I have to say! 😉 Thankfully I think I may have had enough now.
I love storage. Image banned myself from IKEA because I spend too much! Love the things you got and I’m glad you’re ready!
HelpfulMum recently posted…02.08.15 Silent Sunday
IKEA is like a death trap for storage lovers, you just can’t buy one thing. It’s like some kind of magic descends over you!
That does sound super organised 🙂 the boxes look so cute.
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood recently posted…Loup De Mer – Sunday 02/08/15
Took ages to do it all once we got home but its almost all there now 🙂
I think you’re sounding all ready now 🙂 Although if you’ve got new mugs it seems only appropriate to get a new tea pot too 🙂
Ruth (geekmummy) recently posted…My Week in Pictures: 27th July – 1st August
I really think you have an excellent point there 😉 I shall definitely look this week!
Those boxes are really sweet! Sounds like nesting is in full swing!
LauraCYMFT recently posted…The Beach in the Rain
It really is, I think I may be almost done now. Possibly just need one or two more boxes!
Nothing like the satisfaction after the nesting is complete!
Californian Mum in London recently posted…Walking Along Windermere
It feels SO much more organised now. I just have the crib now and I’m all set 🙂
Oh the nesting phase, isn’t is so satisfying?! It has to be done and I think you’ve managed to bag yourself a great haul of goodies and I love the quote.
#SundayPhoto
tracey at Mummyshire recently posted…Sunday Photo : 1 August 2014
It is and it feels so much more organised now. I can’t believe we were hoarding so much rubbish!
Haha this is like extreme nesting! 8!
I love storage boxes too! I mean I have storage boxes for my storage boxes as well =P
#mysundayphoto
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) recently posted…Window of Sunshine
Hehe I think I may need to stop before I get to that stage!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Those are some fab boxes xx
Susan Mann recently posted…Cute Bedtime Reading – Silent Sunday Week 31
Thank you. I’m trying to ban myself from getting more but I wouldn’t mind!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Love this, I have a thing about storage, you can never have enough…!
Sara | mumturnedmom recently posted…Project 365: Week 31: 207-213
You really can’t. It’s really helped organise everything. I wouldn’t mind a few more!
Notmyyearoff recently posted…The Little Man in the Big Room
Love those boxes. Whilst your in nesting mode can you please come over here and help me sort out the mess I have been making trying to sort out our stuff x
Jane – Our Little Escapades recently posted…Thomas J Fudge’s Chocolate Florentines REVIEW
Hehe I may be at the end of it now 😉 do you have cake? I would do anything for cake right now.
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