Monday Musings

Hello!

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend.  I am still in the throes of packing (we're moving on Friday - there is an end in sight!).  We spent this past weekend at the new place so my gears are certainly turning as I envision decorating our new digs.  Some of the design ideas I'm into right now...

laundry room humor

I have some beautiful Versace plates that my parents gave to my husband

and I as an engagement gift and I would love to display them

Our new apartment has a bar area similar to this one

that I want to paint in chalkboard paint! It'll be fun to use with friends

and with the baby once she gets older

Loving this image by Ork posters

 

bundle of...?

My hubby and I are expecting a baby girl in the fall!  So along with packing up our apartment in preparation to move, we're trying to get ready (can you really prepare for parenthood though?! ) for our bundle of joy.  Tonight we have our second childbirth class, for which we had to do some homework.  I'm sure you can guess what that entailed...

So after watching a woman cry and scream through her 19-hour labor, I proceeded to cry and scream in my bed at the thought of having to birth this baby in 9 weeks.  A whooooole slew of emotions came flooding over me, including (but not limited to): do I really have to go through with this? Ok seriously...how do I get out of this?  What the hell was I thinking?!  Luckily, my uber-supportive husband reminded me of all the wonderful reasons we are in this situation and I think the quote below sums it up perfectly...

pregnantchicken.com

Even though labor and delivery may be a difficult part of the process (ok, ok...the most challenging thing I'll ever do in my entire life), I cannot wait to meet and love my baby girl :)


T - 3 hours until childbirth class...let's hope I don't cry tonight.  Seriously.

PACKING!

Packing.  Its like winter in New England.  Even though it happens all the time, you seem to forget how much you loathe it until you're actually in the midst of it.  Once the snow hits, we remember why we always crave summer.  And once the boxes start piling up and we are cursing at the endless amount of stuff we have accumulated over the years, we wonder why we're torturing ourselves again!  Ah yes, because this time, this is our end result...

our new building!

[Strada 234]

With a little bundle of joy on the way, we decided it was time to expand our living space.  Our new home will afford us more physical space and convenience (hello, dishwasher!) than our current home.  And while I am certainly sad to go, I'm excited for the fresh start and the opportunity to mold our life together in a new place all our own.  We are just a walk away from Charlestown, the North End, Beacon Hill - you really can't ask for a more perfect location!  I can't wait to explore my beloved city through new eyes as we settle into our new home and soon after, our new roles as parents! 

 

so it begins...

After much deliberation, I've decided to start a blog.  I am someone who has always found solace, joy, and clarity in writing.  Anxiety and fear have stopped me from creating a blog in the past but as I sit here in the blistering heat of my apartment on this Friday summer night, I finally feel ready.  Ready to share my thoughts, my insights, questions and confusions, and ultimately my life with anyone willing and interested in reading and learning more about me. 

One of my closest friends started blogging a few months ago and I find such happiness and comfort in her posts.  Her words inspire me to step outside my comfort zone and live my life to the fullest - despite what others may think or say.  I have so much going on in my life right now - all positive things but big changes nonetheless! - and I think keeping a record of everything would not only help keep the stress of it all at bay but allow me to reflect on it all at a later time, after I've processed and lived through it all.

peace and love :)

my friend Amanda's wonderful blog!