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If you build it, they will come

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Do you think she's waiting until her room is ready?  If so, I know what I'm going to be working on for the next several days.  The baby room is still a work-in-progress for several reasons:  1.  Matt and I had random boxes and things stored in the spare room, which takes time to go through and find a new home for.  2.  There are so many decisions to make when you're anticipating the arrival of a new permanent family member, including things to buy; and  3.  I've never researched baby stuff before and had no idea what I wanted... bassinet, crib, crib mattress, stroller, car seat, baby bath, baby seat, etc. etc. etc. 4.  I'm a slow buyer.  5.  I like to make my own things, particularly decorations.  So I have the material to make curtains and "little baby buggy bumpers" for the crib, as Matt calls them. End result = an unfinished baby room. Here's what it looked like several weeks ago: Lest you think we are unprepared...