The Nursery is (nearly) Done!

Remember how I said that our family and friends have been amazing in helping us get ready for Charlie's arrival?  The neighbors are no exception.  We have AMAZING neighbors...and I'm not just gushing because they had a shower for us.  They are literally that fun.  Who else would have a celebration of Michael Jackson's life?  Or SE Bell night at the fair?  Anyway, they went together and gave us a great baby shower!  Check out the pics below:

The neighborhood girls plus our honorary neighbor Rachel!  Jen (on the far right in front), had their new baby girl Samantha 4 days before this picture was taken (congrats Matt and Jen!)!  I know, I know.  It's rude for someone to look that good after having a baby.  First, don't expect this from me...and second, don't expect me to stand next to Jen for a few months. 

Are those Sweet Binney's petit fours?  YES.  Thank you Kate!!  For more on my obsession with these yummy little nuggets, refer to the family baby shower post. 

At the neighborhood Christmas party, everyone placed their bets on the DeWall and Phillips' babies.  We have a winner for the DeWall game and have eliminated several contenders shown below...

In other preparation news, the nursery is really close to being finished!  I'd like to add some shelves on either side of the window, but for all means and purposes, we are basically there!  See below for Charlie's room:

I finally wrote on the chalkboard... :)

Finally, on Friday evening I decided I needed a little downtime on the couch.  Bridget decided she needed some downtime, too and fell asleep snuggling Charlie:

Life is good (for now) as a Phillips' puppy. 

In other Phillips' family news, Alicia (aka Aunt Lulu) has officially begun her service in the Peace Corps in Fiji!  She left Arkansas on Monday (which resulted in some major tears from Cy's mom) and her group left Los Angeles last night.  We can't wait to hear more about her awesome island adventures!  If you're interested, check out her blog: aliciapc.wordpress.com.  As if that isn't enough from Cy's over-achieving siblings, Vill also graduated from Airborne school last week and is officially making his way to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Benning...as a winter Ranger no less.  We are super proud of both of them!   

Until next time!

Meighan and Charlie

The Family Baby Shower, more nursery decor and a Prego PSA

Our growing family has been totally spoiled by friends and family when it comes to baby showers!  Charlie is going to be totally set for the first few years of his life!  This past weekend, my Mom and Cy's Mom, Sister and Grandma (aka MeMaw) hosted a family/family friends baby shower.  It was such a great time!  See below for some pictures:

Cy's sister Stella created the diaper cake shown below with some help from Lynn and Alicia.  Note that the bib on the bottom tier says "Star of Mommy's Blog".  Holla. 
     

Cy's Aunt Pauline also made a diaper wreath!  I can't bring myself to take either apart just yet...

The food selection included petit fours from Sweet Binneys.  You should really consider eating one if you haven't.  And if you don't live here, you should try to convince me to send some to you.  They are that good.  Several posts back, my good friend Kate noted that this blog seemed to be equally devoted to food and Charlie.  Keen observation on her part. 

I couldn't resist posting a picture of the old fashioned rocking horse that Charlie's great MeMaw and PawPaw gave him.  It fits PERFECTLY into the classic toys decor of his nursery and is SO CUTE. 

On Sunday morning, I really wanted to hang the letters in Charlie's nursery.  Hanging the letters of his name was an AWESOME idea until we started hanging the letters of his name.  Dear Pottery Barn Kids, how about making the letters a standard width?  Or maybe making the holes a standard distance from the top of the letter?  Despite a pretty long process complete with the laser level (we are getting tons of use out of the thing), masking tape, thumb tacks and the pink tool kit Dad and Diane gave me for Christmas a few years ago, the project was completed successfully!  Note that Cy literally rolled out of bed and started in on this.  Check out his head wound (aka major bed head).

Ok, last but not least, we need to address the PSA that follows.  Let me be the first to tell you that my belly is big.  I am growing a mega baby after all!  The following is a collection of the best comments I've received to date about the size of my belly and speculation as to the appropriate due date...

A Public Service Announcement: Things you might consider NOT saying to a prego…

At 14 weeks (and still in my regular clothes):
Man: Meighan, is that you?  I barely recognized you!  My goodness you have filled out!  You used to be so petite! 
Me: (crickets…staring in disbelief)

 At 25 weeks:

Another prego: So, when are you due?  This spring?
Me: Nope…June…end of June. 

At about 28 weeks and referring to being absent for maternity leave:

Man: Meighan?!  I didn’t know you were still here!  I didn’t even invite you to our meeting!  I thought you were already gone! 
Me: Nope…not due until the end of June.
Man: Wow, I bet I really offended you.

At 31 weeks in a crowded elevator where I know a younger, single guy and no one else:

Young, single guy: So, have you decided if you’ll have the baby naturally or via c-section?
Me: Um…we’ll see.

At 31 weeks and on a Wednesday:
Mom: Wow!  I think your belly has gotten bigger just from Sunday! 
Me: Thanks. 

At 32 weeks:

Man: So…only 2 or 3 more weeks to go, right?!?
Me: Nope…more than 7. 
Man: Awkward pause and silence…

Also at 32+ weeks:

Lady at Casey’s: So when you gonna have that baby?
Me: Oh, about seven more weeks.
Lady: SEVEN WEEKS!?! (with mouth gaping while making a face that suggested horror)

I'll let you guys know about any others I get over the next seven weeks.  They are bound to get better...

Until next time!

Meighan and Charlie