My child, being the funny thing that she is, broke the trash can. Yep. We have one that you step on the lever with your foot and the lid opens. We got it to keep the dog out of the trash. Well, we were goofing off while we were putting dishes away and she had to throw something away and she slammed her foot on it. Next thing I know I’m hearing something scutter across the floor. It sounds really small, I donno. I look down at the can and the foot lever looks odd. Sure enough she broke it.

So we have a new trash can. Its actually better then the one we had. This one has a lock release on the top for the lid. Its dog proof. There is NO WAY she can get in that can. Plus its a tad bit larger then the one we had.

I’ve had a stressful week. I don’t want to talk about it. I’m just trying my best not to be stressed. I am pregnant and my emotions do effect the baby.

I need to head to bed. I’m really sleepy. Yeah yeah I know what time it is.

This is a list for things we want/need for the baby. Started in the month of June.

Our Target Baby Gift Reg. Carroll and I have not been to Target yet. These items were found online and I have no idea if they are all available in store.

******************************I decided that I don’t have the time to make a maya baby wrap sling. However I have been looking online everywhere and found a sling that I am comfortable with. Hotslings ***************************************

Carroll, Allisa and I have already picked out the outfit that little Elise will be brought home in. Feel free to purchase other outfits though.

Update 9/3/05 We will not be registering at Bab*ies*r*us. They have pissed me off tremendously. When we purchased our crib, they put us on a waiting list. We happened to be in the store looking around and thought we would see if the crib was available. We were told no and off to home we went. We live 30 minutes away from the store. I got home and checked our messages, low and behold they had called the day prior and said they’d have one on hold for us for 3 days. keep in mind we were just there. We ended up getting the bed for 10% off the price. Needless to say there customer service sucked regarding this issue and we as a family will not purchase anything from them.

Update 9/16/05 As you can see there are a few items that have been crossed off with a NO on our list here. We have put an item on layaway with a company that will replace these items with just one item. We have done the research on this item and are very pleased with what we found. This item has never had a recall in the 65 yeras the company has been around. The demonstration we saw was amazing and we are convinced this is the item for us. The company is called Babee Tenda After seriously considering the pros and cons of the other items and prices, we have chosen to purchase the Babee Tenda feeding table.

Layette / Clothing
10 – 12 onesies / bodysuits
4 – 5 footed one pieces
8 – 10 burpcloths
2 pairs of booties
2 – 3 caps
5 – 6 receiving blankets – target
8 pairs of socks
10 outfits

Outdoor Gear
Infant car seat
Stroller (and / or stroller that can accommodate car seat)
baby carrier NO

Indoor Gear
Swing –
Activity saucer NO
Various toys

Feeding / Nursing
Breastpump
Nursing pillow
4 bibs
highchair NO
6 – 10 bottles and nipples
4 – 5 feeding dishes
4 – 5 spoons
Just so you know I will be bread feeding.

For the Bath
Infant bathtub / bath seat – target
3 hooded towels – target
10 washcloths – target

Safety & Care
Digital ear thermometer – target
Baby monitor – target
3 – 4 teething rings
3 – 4 pacifiers

For the Nursery
Crib Carroll and I Have Purchase this item.
Crib mattress
2 – 3 waterproof crib pads
Crib bedding set – target
4 sheet sets for the crib – target
Rocking chair
Dresser
Diaper Dekor + & 3 – 4 refills – target
Mobile
Laundry basket / hamper

Okay so halloween is just around the courner. Great. My kid wants me to be a strawberry. Gotta love her though. Last year we had planned that we were all 3 going to dress as Devils. Well, momma’s a tad bit pregnant and no Devil costume is going to fit. I’ve got to come up with something else. But I may be saved. I’ve been racking my brain for two days now. I had thought of being a belly dancer, come on when else will my belly be so prettyful?! Then I thought of being a Pregnant Piraite, but there is a matter of the corset. lol Then I thought a gypsy. Yeah a gypsy. Beautiful flowy skirt and a shirt. I can add jewlery to look the part as well. Then it dawned on me. I can still be a devil just a gypsy looking devil.

I found this skirt pattern that I can do in a red material and a second layer in a flowy type material with the corners shorter. I just need to find a pattern for a shirt to go with it. A shirt like this. Or find a shirt in a store to go with it, or something. I dont’ know.

So thats where I’m at. lol