Her Things

Ever since I learned that we are going to have a baby girl, I have been starting to "hunt and gather." I have made room for her in our apartment by relocating that beloved record collection of mine, as well as my behemoth-sized photo album collection to a cabinet that also can function as a dining table for 8-10 if need be. (Dinner party, anyone?)

Josh and I drove to this furniture warehouse in Highland Park on December 30th. We chose a dresser for our baby girl and the record cabinet. Because only one piece of furniture would fit in my Honda at a time, we made two trips through glorious downtown L.A. in one day. And because I am pregnant and cannot lift, we had to coordinate our drop-offs with our strong neighbor; (sorry, there is no web link for our "strong neighbor.")

The furniture trip was a great kick-off! I spent part of New Year's Eve day cleaning the dresser and record cabinet. Once the dresser was ready, I decorated it with a few baby books and gifts that family and friends have given "baby girl Argyle." At our New Year's Eve celebration with friends in San Pedro, I told Elida that our baby has a better dresser than I do. She said, "Get used to it! That's the way it's going to be from now on." I guess I better brace myself.

Since the arrival of the dresser, I have tie-dyed onesies and I have received two generous bags of hand-me-downs. As my neice Annabelle would say, "WOW! WOW! WOW!" .... The excitement is brewing.....