The Room that Karsee Built

Well, you're probably not even going to believe that a new post has been made already, but it has. So there.

Maddie's abode is almost ready for her arrival. Karsee has been working diligently (after encouraging me diligently to paint get the room painted) at preparing Maddie's primary residence. The walls are "Sassy Lilac" now, Edgar and Patricia bought Maddie a crib as her Christmas present. Barbara, my mother, gave Maddie some money for Christmas for her glider and ottoman (we used it instead for the changing table/dresser. We had to prioritize and figured Maddie would not likely settle down much even with the rocking motion if her diaper was dirty).

We've had two wonderful showers, one co-ed at Cora and Mark Taylor's house and hosted by Cora, Chris, Leida and Lisa. Maddie received many incredibly cute outfits and many of the things she'll need for her first few months of life. (She also received a pair of bloomers from the Gordon boy, Elliot (see below). Not appropriate and officially on the list now.) Karsee's co-workers at BJC also had a shower for her and for Christy, her friend and team mate who is due to deliver the same week Madeline is supposed to join us. Karsee's aunts and cousins from her father's side of the family are throwing a final family shower for Maddie on the 21st. I can't express in words how grateful we are to God to have such wonderful friends and family who have blessed us over and over again in providing for our new family's needs.

Karsee has stocked the drawers with diapers. The wet wipes are ready. Maddie's jumpers and onesies are ready and organized by age-size and all of her slippers and socks are neatly organized and ready for feet to inhabit. We're only a few weeks away now (31 days if she come when she's supposed to), so Kars prepared the phone tree a few days ago, so that the news of Maddie's arrival will go out in an organized and timely manner. We're determined to control every aspect that we can. Surely this is a symptom of feeling totally out of control.

Regardless, we really can't wait to meet our daughter face to face.