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A Tentative Post-Baby Daily Rhythm
For those of you who get really irritated with my passion for planning (or those of you who think I’m spiraling into delusion and disappointment by planning things that can’t possibly be planned), be forewarned that you might not want to read this post. Who needs to elevate their own stress levels by subjecting themselves to something that is really, really going to bother them? Seriously, why not close this site and go check out something more lighthearted?… Read MoreFor the rest of you, I’m going to share some of my thinking about what my life might be like when I’m on maternity leave.
First, I must
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Antique Store Finds
I am so in love with my local antique shop. So-in-love.I was able to walk in and find exactly the two things I needed, as well as two things I really wanted.… Read MoreFor the two essential items: I found the exact container I wanted for my portable breastfeeding station. It looks perfect, and it even fits my 40-ounce water bottle. It’s a little on the heavy side, but I can deal with it. I also found the exact little kind of wooden drawer I wanted to use as a shelf above my desk. It will hold my new tape dispenser, as well as a few other desky
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Montessori Floor Bed
Matt and I have definitely decided to go the Montessori floor bed route rather than get a crib because the idea resonates with us for a couple different reasons:… Read More- We’re eager to help our child develop independence, and a floor bed is designed to do just that. The entire room is designed to be as safe as a crib would be (it’s usually closed off from the rest of the house with a secure gate). That way, when the child wakes up, s/he can simply start playing in his/her room.
- Buying a mattress rather than a crib + a mattress helps us save money and is better for the environment
