Closet Update

I knew once getting pregnant that I wanted to add more storage options in the kids closet. Since one kid bedroom is bigger than the other, we knew before the sex was determined that the bigger bedroom would have the baby and sibling that matched genders. So we were able to redo the closet before we found out the sex, then added the bins once knowing pink or blue. I am so happy with how it turned out.

 I don't have before pics, but we tore out everything and started with a completely empty space.

Here is the finished product.

The top will have all of Joshua's clothing.  Also above is a shelf (that is hard to reach) that has blankets and extra sheets.

All the bins are JJ Cole Collection found online at babiesrus.com 

The bottom hanging sections are for Matthew.  I love that he can now reach his own clothing, because he dresses himself, but still needed my help to get the clothes down.  Under the clothes on this side is a hamper. 

The other side has more clothes, and a bin that I put clothes that are too small in.  Once I realize something is too small, I wash it, then when putting clothes away it goes into the bin.  Once the bin is full I label it and it gets sent to the attic. 

The small bins have receiving blankets, baby shoes, toys, and anything else that I have started stocking up on.  Right now there are also bottles, monitors and toys stored as well, but those things will find new homes closer to baby's arrival.

It is pretty cool that I started with the drawing below, and my wonderful husband made it into exactly what I wanted!

 

Off to School.

Today we hit a big milestone in my son's life.  Kindergarten.  Today was his first day, and he has been excited for weeks.  I can't wait to pick him up to hear all about it.  I was a little emotional, but not around him, because I didn't want to ruin his great attitude toward school.  I cried walking back to my car under my oversized sunglasses, as my 3 year old said she missed her brother. 

Alright, looking at the photos is making me tear up again......
 

21 Weeks

 

Twenty One Weeks!

 

Size: The Length of a Carrot

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Not sure, I go to the doctor on Friday so I will know then.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, but so ready for the cooler weather so I can wear the new things I have been buying

Gender: It's a BOY!

Movement: so much more this week, which is awesome.

Sleep: pretty good right now....knock on wood.

Cravings: Not too much, but I have been eating a big bowl of cereal almost every night.

Aversions: Not really. 

Symptoms:  Traveling far distances is beginning to take a toll on my body.  My kids took a "vacation" to their grandparents house, and getting them there and back was so hard on my body.  I have 1 more trip to PA in October, than I am staying put.

What I Miss: Nothing right now.

What I'm Looking Forward To:  Friday is another appointment, which I always look forward to.  Non-baby related, school starts this week, and we transition into our Fall routine.

Best Moment This Week: This past weekend my kids were away, and my husband and I had a wonderful weekend.  We went to a wedding (from the pic above), dinners out, baby shopping, and we got a lot of the around the house to-do's done.  

Thoughts: Now that I know the gender I am feeling great.  I think I "popped" over the weekend also.  I am looking forward to our schedule change, and moving into fall.