The "To Do" List

Hello, everyone!

It is UNBELIEVABLE, the long list of "things to do" associated with preparing for a baby! We're reading books, taking free classes at Babies 'R Us, organizing the room, tying up loose ends and trying to prepare for parenthood as much as humanly possible.

We're at 29 weeks (plus) currently, and so thankful we've been issue-free to date. "Mommy-to-be" is feeling great (a little sluggish these days, and doing fewer cartwheels). The heartburn is KILLER, no matter how early she eats in the evening.

Doug had to wake Shelly up for the midnight smooch on New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, these days she can't hang with the big dogs and stay up as late as she would like!!!

Last night we attended our first free "Babies 'R Us" class, called "Baby Basics". It was a good starting point for learning about all the gadgets (bottles, baby bath-time, pacifiers, Diaper "stink-containment" systems, etc). We're trying to opt / prepare for the most economical but user-friendly way of doing things.

While attending class, it was cute... The class was held at the back of the store. All the "preggies" and their significant others got to sit in the gliders section (feet up on ottomans) while the store associate presented the class material. Genius! So, the "Mamas and Papas" were "rockin' out," learning all-the-while.

We still haven't decided on a middle name yet for our little one. Shelly likes the name Camille but Doug attended high-school with a "Camille" who wore 5 lbs of make-up on her face and 2 lbs of Aqua Net hairspray. So, this issue is still up for discussion. It just sounds so nice together though???? :-)

We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the new year!

With love,
Doug, Shelly and "Thumper"