It goes without saying this post is difficult to write. Like everybody else, I am having a very difficult time wrapping my head around the horror of last week's massacre in Newtown, CT. There simply are no words to express the grief and sadness I feel over this terrible situation, and, I just keep praying and praying; I really don't know what else to do except to ask you, my favorite readers, to pray for this grief-stricken community as well. Sandy Hook Elementary School, you have my love and support.
In light of last week's tragedy I've struggled with the decision of when to write my next blog post. After all, my little world feels so trivial in comparison to what the community of Newtown is experiencing, but, like many of you, I'm trying to get back to a life that resembles some sense of normalcy, and, I figured we could all use a smile right about now.
So, last week, as the whole world knows, George and I learned we are having a baby girl. I always thought Bean was a girl, but to have my suspicions confirmed was pretty surreal. As we looked on the ultrasound screen we just couldn't believe how much Bean had grown. She's just beautiful - she was sucking her fingers, kicking Ashley's belly - it was just fabulous to see our newest princess in her glory as she relaxed in Ashley's belly. In fact, we've learned Bean is a really chill baby - she just floated her in sac so peacefully...with her legs crossed. It was actually pretty funny - no matter what the ultrasound technician did to try and get Bean to show us her "stuff," she wanted to part of it. Finally, after trying for 22 minutes (I have a copy of the video and it was around the 22 minute mark when Bean finally cooperated), the world's worst kept secret was confirmed: we're having a baby girl.
Decorating Bean's Nursery
You would think, as an interior designer, I would know exactly how I want to design Bean's nursery. WRONG!!! I have some plans, but, wow...this is challenging! I love so many of my products (otherwise I wouldn't offer them), so, this is definitely going to be a toughie. The only one decision I have made is Bean's crib selection...and that decision was made before Bean ever came to be as it is the crib I used in my office to photograph crib bedding sets that were exclusive to my store. So, here's a peek at the furniture collection I have chosen for Bean's first bedroom.
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| Bean's First Furnishings! Bratt Decor's Venetian Collection in Antique White |
Heading to Texas
The only other news we have to report at this time is that George and I are headed to Ashley's home state to attend Bean's routine diagnostic ultrasound with her. When I had my first two children, this anatomy ultrasound was performed at 20 weeks, but, for some reason ours was scheduled for 22 weeks. Regardless, I cannot wait to see our third princess' profile on that screen (and, it will be reassuring to know she has not inherited the dreaded "Embessi nose" that we learned my nephew had while he was in the womb!
Until next time, my family and I are sending you all the happiest wishes for the best holiday season ever!
xoxo
