The Waiting Game

My parents and my husband will attest to the fact that patience has never been one of my strongest traits. While I have improved over the years (only through the influence of the Holy Spirit in my life), I continue to struggle with waiting. Periods of transition are most challenging because I feel like I'm neither here nor there. Whether it's moving, changing jobs, going back to school, or awaiting the birth of my first child, I never know what to do with myself during that "in between" stage.

So, here I sit, 39 weeks pregnant, just waiting for the labor pains to begin. The nursery is ready, the bags are packed, baby clothes are washed and arranged by size, drawers and closets are organized, my mom is already in town, and I grow more anxious every day to meet our son, Carter. Being a planner, it is extremely challenging to wake up each morning and have no idea whether it will be the "big" day or not. Is it impatience, A.D.D., O.C.D.? Perhaps all of the above. I like to think I am just ready to embrace the next phase of life. In the meantime, I am desperately trying to entertain myself without spending large sums of money! :)

In response to your requests, here are some pictures I took of the nursery this weekend. The room has an understated safari theme. Ironically, the green material with white animals that you see on the bumper pad and curtains is actually called "Carter's Safari!" (The green fabrics look a bit neon in the photos, but they are much more subdued in person.) Scott has been teasing me that the abundance of elephants in the room (see picture of rug for example) indicate a transference of loyalty from Auburn to Alabama. However, my real purpose and strategy is to teach Carter that he should never be intimidated by elephants.






This chandelier is one of my favorite features of the room! My mother-in-law is the queen of finding treasures at garage and estate sales. She found this sweet cherub chandelier and had it painted with the shabby chic distressed look (it had been brass). I just LOVE it! Thanks Gram Me!!