Oh, A Shopping We Will Go

Jim and I took advantage of our Saturday morning to sleep in and then lie in bed and watch last week's episode of Battlestar Gallactica. We know those lazy weekend mornings are numbered, and we're perfectly okay with that.

Our friend, D and his son came over this afternoon to help Jim put together the armoire and dresser for the nursery. They started at 1:30. At 3:30 when D realized they weren't even halfway done, he said he had to run his son to an event, but then he'd come back to help finish. Jim volunteered me as the chauffeur, and I jumped at the opportunity. I was feeling the need to shop and this gave me the perfect excuse.

I went armed with the list I've been compiling with the goal of getting most of it finished. I met my goal! We've got input and output now taken care of (formula, bottles, diapers, and wipes). I've purchased just about everything we'll need for the trip. There are just a few things left to buy, like the under the shirt wallets we'll need. Honestly, those and a couple of snack traps may be it. Oh, and a few more things for gifts. I swear, the gifts are the most stressful part.

I wanted to treat this as one of our last weekends because it's a very real possibility that it is. I'm planning on us leaving around the 27th of March. I don't have dates yet, but I think that may be close. I seriously doubt it'd be earlier. My only worry is that it could be later. One member of the October Yahoo group just learned that their travel dates will overlap the Trade Fair in Guangzhou. They'll have to move hotels after one week, and the rate goes up to over $300.00 per night. They may have to reschedule their trip to May due to the costs. Keep all body parts crossed that we can get in and out by April 15th. That's when the Trade Fair starts. That will also have us home for Sera's first birthday!

Oh, and they did finish assembling the furniture at 7:30 this evening. Those men put in a hard day's work. Tomorrow we'll vacuum the room, and I'll start unpacking the closet. If he has any strength left, I'll ask Jim to put the crib together. If not tomorrow, then one night this week. It shouldn't take too long at all. Pictures of the finished nursery will be posted soon.

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