I Feel Like Nesting

It's been about a week and a half since we last heard from birth mom T from Michigan. I have a feeling that we won't be hearing from her again. But despite this latest disappointment, I have the urge to NEST!

Yesterday I began removing wallpaper in our laundry room. It is a very tedious and time-consuming task, but I like the feeling of accomplishment. I've wanted to remove the ugly turquoise wallpaper from the previous owners for quite some time now. When our latest adoption situations didn't work out, I decided it was the perfect time to tackle a project in our home. I certainly won't have much time for extra projects once we bring home a new baby! So, after about 4 hours, the wallpaper removal is about 80% complete. Once it is done, I will need to patch the drywall underneath and then I will paint the room Parisian Taupe.

I have also been thinking about finishing our future baby's room. I've held off so far because I didn't want to count my chickens before they hatched. But with so much adoption activity lately, I think it is a good time to get prepared. I already washed some onesies and baby clothes when we thought we were going to Texas to bring home a child. I also sterlized some bottles, picked up a car seat and stroller my mom had been saving for us, and borrowed a bassinet and more baby clothing from my sister. Later this week, my mom and I are going to order a dresser and crib for the room. My husband and I picked out the set quite some time ago and it is on sale until Friday. It just seems like the right time to get the room set up.

I've heard of pregnant women nesting like crazy before their child arrives. I may not be pregnant, but I definitely feel like an expectant mom more and more each day. Maybe these nesting activities will bring us good luck!