Me? A parent?

"Parent" still isn’t a word I can use to comfortably describe myself. It really hasn’t technically happened yet but being a few days off from becoming a "parent" feels a little surreal. I mean, My mom is a "parent"! "Parents" have toddlers to chase after or teenagers to keep an eye on. "Parents" get up early on a Saturday morning for hockey practice. "Parents" help their kids with their homework. "Parents" offer unsolicited advice. "Parents" never really fall asleep when their kid is out at night. "Parents" are a shoulder to cry on after a skinned knee or a broken heart. "Parents" change poopy diapers. “Parents” are the ride into school after a missed bus. "Parents" sacrifice everything and would do anything for their kids - no matter what and no matter when. "Parents" are unconditional love.

Y’know, I may not be a parent yet…but I can’t wait to become one!

Finally...PICTURES!

Ok! Here are some long promised pictures of the baby's room. We went with a pale green on the walls with an Espresso dark wood finish on the crib and change table/dresser. We've got a ladybug theme running through the room but it's not over-the-top. Not shown in the picture are a huge cabinet (also Espresso finish) and one of those cool Ikea Poang chairs. Erin and I aren't professional designers but I think the room turned out great! Exactly the way we wanted it. And in the end, that's what counts, right?

I couldn't resist taking a few pictures some of her clothes. She already has a better wardrobe than I do and she's not even born! Apparently that's something I'll have to get used to. Just check out those bunny slippers and the little shoes! Too precious! How could we not buy them?

If the amount of clothes in this closet is a sign of things to come then I think I might have to adapt to being "financially under-burdened" - aka "broke". Thank goodness I have the kind of wife who has the talent to seek out and lock onto the best deals in town. There ain't nothing wrong with cutting coupons to maximize your shopping experience. You go, girl! Every season is deal hunting season.



Love those Jeans! We went the cloth diaper route too. We hooked up with a great service called The Diaper Sevice Company and it's like magic! One day you put the soiled diapers out and next thing you know, clean ones are in their place! I can't imagine someone washing poop-filled diapers for a living but hey, who am I to judge? I just know there was no way I was going to wash those poopy diapers. No-freakin'-way.

An added plus of cloth diapers (besides the whole environment, hug-a-tree thing) is that the covers are real cute. They come in all sorts of patterns and colors. I figure if you're going to crap your pants, you may as well look stylish doing it.

Pictures coming soon!

I know it's been a while since I updated the blog...let alone promised baby's room pictures...but they'll be up soon! I took them last night myself and I'll put them up tonight. At least I hope to.

It's been very busy at work lately. Sadly, because of the current economic climate and the nature of the business we're in, we've recently let a couple of people go. So that means extra work for everyone...including lazy afternoon announcers. I'm now acting Music Director at Kiss FM - a job I'd like to make permanent so I basically have a few months to prove myself and not screw it up!

Wish me luck!

What is it with cats anyway?

I know people mean it in the nicest possible way, but why ask an expectant mom or dad if they are excited? Do ya think the answer is going to be "no"? Can you imagine when someone asks a dad-to-be if they're excited and the guy says "Naw, not really. Kinda disappointed actually." Oh, the look on their face! Maybe I should try it sometime :o)

I really do plan on taking pictures of the baby's room and posting them here. I really do. Procrastination is getting in the way though. I'm definitely a pro at crastinating.

I've become protective of that room too. It's like a sanctuary. The poor dogs, who are used to getting whatever they want, now find themselves under incredible scrutiny when they wander into baby's room. And the cat...forget about the cat. He's banned! We put tin-foil down on the crib and change table to discourage him from jumping up but did it work? Nope. He jumped up on the tin-foil, sniffed it and sat down anyway. Water doesn't work either. We tried that when he used to scratch the couch but he'd just sit there and take it. He's either really dumb or really tough.

Anyhow, my goal is to get some pictures of the room up this week. Until then, enjoy a couple of 3-D ultrasound pictures! Cool...but a little creepy too!

Getting excited!

It seems to be building everyday! We're still a few weeks off the due date (March 20th) but after 34 weeks they won't stop delivery so technically it's possible she shows up early. Althought it's kind of scary to think that she could be born premature, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't be happy to see her. I'm not impatient yet but I WANT MY BABY!














It's like we're saying "Are you ready yet? How about now? NOW?" Man, that kid'll have some goofy-ass parents!

What's in a name?

At this point everyone is asking us what we'll name the baby. Hell, they were asking as soon as we announced we were expecting. I'll put this out there now so there's no mistake:

- We have a name.
- We're not telling you what it is.

If you need to call her something, make something up. Use your imagination. Just try to avoid calling her "it". The baby doesn't like that and the closest person to take her frustration out on is Erin. And I'm pretty sure being kicked from the inside isn't all that pleasant.

And now, we wait.

The baby's room is finished. Erin and I hung up the last of the pictures yesterday and I gotta say...it looks pretty darn good! I mean, I'm no designer, no "straight guy with a queer eye" or anything but I think we can be proud of putting together a nice room for our wee bairn. As soon as we take some pictures to put up on the blog, I'll prove it.

Speaking of pictures, Erin and I had some done by a friend of ours looking to become professional. I think she did a great job. Check out her website here .They really showcase Erin's pregnant beauty and wonderfully round belly! I love it! I'll be almost sad to see it go but knowing what we'll be getting in return...I'm sure I'll get over it.