Nursery, Practical Jokes, and Names

This is the lovely crib that is awaiting the little girl once she arrives:



And the matching changing table:



I want to note that she has a much more well-matched room than any other in the house. In addition, she has nicer furniture and certainly nicer bedding. And her room is also much cleaner.

This is the lovely bedding we have chosen. It's the "Sweet as a Daisy" pattern by Lambs & Ivy. We bought it at Burlington Coat Factory's Baby Depot. It is a very pretty lavender and green, and has butterflies, as well as lady bugs and strawberries. And, of course, daisies.



People who don't know me now have no fear in asking me when I'm due ... which must mean I really look pregnant. The first time this happened, I was shopping at Bed, Bath & Beyond. The cashier asked me when I was due. With a really serious look, I stared at her for a minute and then said, "What are you talking about? I'm not pregnant!!" Unfortunately, Mac started laughing and ruined the joke and I had to tell her the truth.

And we think we have decided on a name!! ... but we're not announcing it yet until we are sure about it. And maybe not then, depending on how we feel about it. I keep hearing stories about people who kept the new baby's name a secret until after birth, or even longer. One grandmother didn't learn her granddaughter's name until a week after she was born, when the parents had a "Welcome the Baby" party. Early on I thought there was no way that would be something I would do, but it's starting to sound like a good idea. You avoid having to tell every single person you know individually what the name is and hear their reaction and explain where the name comes from and so forth, and instead you just tell everyone you know at once.