Max's Nursey - Before and After

I am finally getting around to this post.  In some ways its a hard post to write because of it's tie to my mom.  In part of the last conversation I had with my mom, she had asked to Skype so that she could see the nursery.  At that point it wasn't done (we didn't have the bedding, etc) so I, being my tired-easily irritated-pregnant-self, told my mom it wasn't done yet and I didn't want to show it yet to her (I said these words with a little attitude thrown into my tone).  I completely regret how I handled her request and wish that I had just gotten off my lazy butt and showed her the nursery.  It's one of the few regrets that I have regarding my mom and it is probably only a regret because of the part it played in my last conversation with her.  I have wondered if the hurt, that I am sure my refusal caused her, played into whatever justification she used to make her final decision.  My logical thought says that this was a minor thing and surely didn't have enough weight to push her "over the edge".  However, my heart hurts because it could have been used as evidence in an argument that I believe played in her head around not being important/loved by/needed/wanted by those she loved.

So, I am sorry mom.  I should have shown you the nursery.  I'm sure you've seen it now but here's the transition that I blocked you from being a part of.








Here is the conversion from office to nursery:

Before: Our office  - I didn't think it was overly messy and cluttered then however after looking at the pictures now I'm like - Kallie!  TIDY UP!

After we had removed nearly everything except part of one desk and started moving in baby furniture

Peter starting to put the crib together

Still smiling

Crib's done - whew!

After: All Done!  Since we live in an apartment and want to get into a house in the near future, I didn't want to decorate TOO much.  Plus, I have found it nearly impossible to find any decorations/accessories for a nursery that fit my style.  We splurged on the bedding (it was the ONLY thing we found that we both liked).  And then my Dad and Marriann painted the animals on the walls based on a style I found and liked.  I absolutely LOVE the paintings.  Max noticed them immediately the first time we went into his room after putting them up.  I love them because they are cute but also because they were made by his grandparents, with love.  I treasure them and appreciate the time put into creating them.



Changing table/dresser (with the heated diaper wipes warmer that I LOVE)



Corner of the room

The never-slept-in-yet crib.  (Why did I stress about getting the nursery done???)

I am happy with how it turned out and look forward to getting into a house so I can take it up another notch.