Monday, February 16, 2009

Snips and snails, and puppy-dogs' tails

I am making a scrapbook for my sister's baby who's due in two months. I'm not very good at scrapbooking, although I do enjoy making pages for other people. And Joann was having a sale today so I bought lots of cute baby scrapbook things. It's so hard to resist adorable scrapbook flair, especially baby flair, especially for my sister.

I want it to be the baby's first year book, with pages for the major milestones. But I'm not sure what exactly those milestones are. What are the things you all wanted to remember about your baby's first year? I would LOVE your advice on milestones to include on the pages and other events I should include in this book. I have the following so far:
  • Pregnancy stuff, like: ultrasound pictures; first time she felt him move; how she told Aaron and grandparents and aunts and uncles, etc.
  • Where he's born, how much he weighs, length, etc.
  • Baby feet/hand prints
  • Sleeping baby pictures
  • First sink/tub bath
  • First haircut
What am I missing? What do you think are important memories? I need ideas!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Parting is such sweet sorrow

It's as official as it can be without being listed on MLS yet--our house is for sale.

Since Todd and I got engaged I've known this was coming, but it still crept up on me. Decluttering the house sucks. Worrying about whether it will sell or if we can find renters sucks. But knowing I'm going to be leaving my first house really sucks.

At least I'm leaving it for Hawaii.