Big Sister Kit

I was due yesterday but guess who is still with child?  I never thought I would go over my due date.

Since I knew my daughter would feel a little left out at the hospital when baby boy arrives, I felt the need to create something just for her.  I had seen on an episode of an infamous television show, the new baby gave the older sibling a gift.  I thought it was rather sweet and took some of the focus off of the new baby entirely.  I know it's not possible that the new baby could give a gift but loved the gesture.

I thought of what little brother could give to big sister to make her feel special since her life is changing in a major way. 

I picked up a cute Big Sister shirt and I'm A Big Sister book.
 

The green bucket is from the dollar store.  I printed a label for the front and filled it other little fun things from the dollar store. 
 

I figure this would give her a few things to do while she's waiting around at the hospital and also surprise her since she probably won't be expecting anything from little brother.
 
 
Now if we can just get little brother to come.  We're so excited to meet him!


 

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Patio Dreaming

Hubby and I have been talking about setting up the patio since we moved in.  The weather is warmer and I'd kind of like to enjoy it.  I'm not exactly the eat dinner outside type but I wouldn't mind hanging out with the family and friends for a while back there.  

I always like to see other patios and what ours could be like with a little effort.

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Aaahhh.  I could totally see myself in any of these spaces relaxing with a glass of iced tea!

A Few Cravings

Well, I'm due in a week but I thought for sure we would meet little man this weekend.  I thought it would have been so cool to meet him on Mother's Day.  Oh well.  He'll come when he gets ready.

One thing I'm excited for when this pregnancy is over is wearing real clothes again.  Since spring started, there have been so many cute clothes I have been dying to wear.  Old Navy recently launched a campaign for white jeans.  I loved the commercial with Boyz II Men.  They are one of my favorite guys groups.  

 

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Another item I've got my eye on from Old Navy is the eyelet dresses.  Something about the tiny waist and texture.  I've already bought one in my pre-pregnancy size hoping it will fit. 

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My feet didn't swell up like my first pregnancy so I've been able to wear my normal shoes.  Yep, I'm still wearing heels and wedges.  I have bought a pair though that I haven't worn.  I'm just a little afraid that my feet will swell that day and stretch them out.  Who wants to be stuck with a pair of shoes that are too big the rest of the warm season?  I figure I can wait a few more days.  I haven't bought this pair yet, but they are on my wish list.

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So hopefully we'll meet baby boy real soon.  And the nursery reveal is coming too.  Everything is in place, just haven't found the right chair yet so there's an empty space I need to fill.  Why are nursery gliders so expensive?

Mirrors At The Entry

The little wall when you walk into the house has always bugged me.  It's a small space but I still want something there so guests don't walk in to complete emptiness.

Back in the fall I made a piece of subway art to fill the space.  It had the color I was looking for but I was never really satisfied.

I was in Target one day and found this set of Threshold sunburst mirrors on sale.  I figured the front entry would be a good spot for them.

Here's how they look.

 

I think they're screaming for a coat of ORB spray paint.  They are blending into the wall as they are now.
 

I'm on the lookout for a small table or bench to go here as well.  It will balance out the bottom half better than the vase.  The vase will find a home somewhere else. 
 

 

Have you found anything from the Target Threshold line you had to bring home?