Brothers, nurseries and ante-natal classes

First off, how LOVELY is my brother for the comment he left on my blog. He lives in London as a typical 23-year-old guy, late nights, lots of drinking and lots of girls, although apparently he does have a girlfriend at the moment? He is a great guy, and although there is a huge age difference between us, we have always been close, we have a special bond. I helped my mom with him when he was a little baby. (Brother, I have cleaned your butt several times, you own me buddy!!) We are actually very similar, my brother and I.

Last night he phoned to ask me how I am doing, so I told him to go read my blog for updates. Which he did and then left that amazing comment. How mature and sweet and lovely, especially for a young guy. Ok, my family really is amazing, we are v close. My parents have obviously done something right (besides produce exceptionally good looking, witty, intelligent off spring). I was v touched by that comment. Love you little brother, and we miss you, lots.

Then ante-natal class from last night. It was ok’ish. Bit boring actually as it was all about natural birth. And as there is nothing natural about me, the conception, the pg, (the boobs), the birth etc, we didn’t relate much. The class ended with breathing and visualization exercises which we politely decline to participate in. Read: Marko saying, “I am not fucking staying for that shit”. So we left just before the exercises. But we will be back next week. Oh wait, I won a prize. You had to answer some really easy questions, but the people there are mostly either very thick or very shy, and so eventually, after trying to force my hand down for a while, I couldn’t resist, I stuck my hand up in the air ‘pick me, pick me’ and I answered the question correctly. Unfortunately I wasn’t allowed to answer any more questions, but I knew all the answers. Marko just shook his head.

Thennnnnn…..Yesterday Marko and I went to go look at nursery furniture. Marko and I walk around baby shops likes perverts in a sex shop, almost guiltily looking over our shoulders in case people see us and tell us we don’t belong there, picking things up, marveling over them, but never buying. So yesterday we went to look at a v v nice, up market baby store (also v expensive, but TOO effin cute), JUST TO HAVE A LOOK. I wanted to see what was available.

Welllll, as luck would have it, they are closing their orders for delivery for this year, by the end of the week. If we don’t order now, the next delivery will only be end Feb, which is too late. So my dear friends, I am going to be ordering nursery furniture at the end of the week (as if a few days will make a difference), for delivery in December. Such cute stuff. This is the theme we are going for, Honey Bunny. Looks better in real life, a beautiful soft green and blue.

I am ordering nursery furniture. I can’t believe it. Who would have ever thought in a million years I would be ordering nursery furniture. Oh shit, this is scary. V v nice, but v v scary. Thank goodness it is only arriving in December, it if was arriving now I would have to leave it in boxes or hidden away.

Comments

[Janine]

Why weren't you allowed to answer anymore questions? Clearly they don't like over-achievers in their classes.
Yay for Treehouse. Love that place. Very nice choice of design. Scary ordering baby stuff, yet fun - you deserve the fun.
Been thinking of you non-stop in the last few days.

[Boulder]

*sniff*

What a lovely brother you have. "Baby brothers" are wonderful for big sisters like us. Mine too is way too far away, but that is youth. I enjoy his travails vicariously, as you must too.

Your nursery furniture is gorgeous! And to think that it will arrive early enough to make itself welcome long before babies next year!

I think I might hire you to become my decorator - I've admired your lovely floors, wall, and the bed you have as well - that I've seen in your blog pics. You have excellent taste, and it is wonderful to think that you will be enjoying such a soothing, serene and sweet place that you'll no doubt create for your lovely Kate and Adam!

[Debe]

I really like the colors you picked, very soothing for the babies

Your brother rocks!

[Sheena]

Your brother is super cool.

Well done on purchasing baby furniture, I know how hard it must be for you.

[persephone]

I hope you ordered the elephant pillow. I'm a big fan.

[Emily]

Oh Tertia, I'm so happy for you!

What a wonderful family you have!

Love the nursery furniture...too cute!

[Mandy]

Of course you knew the answers. I'm sure they were all jealous.

The nursery set is too cute, and I am so glad to hear you will be ordering soon. You know we are going to insist that you post when ordering is complete. Can't have those beautiful babies doing without a lovely nursery, now can we?

[Jess]

Your brother is the sweetest and the nursery is going to be beautiful!!! Lovely colours.

[Danae]

*sniffle* Little brothers are the best.
Love your nursery theme!

[Julie]

I don't know which is more adorable, the bedding or your brother.

Okay, okay, your brother. But that doesn't stop me from coveting the bunnies for myself.

[Julia S]

Good heavens, I just read your brother's comment and actually started weeping. Mouth open, wet face, snotty - how embarrassing. I love good brothers. You two deserve each other in the best possible way.

Prenatal classes ARE boring and more than a little stupid, but... it helps makes things feel a bit more normal.

Speaking of normal, I was afraid Adam and Kate were going to be sleeping in cardboard boxes for the first year or so. Hurray for swanky furniture; Hurray for bunnies.

[mollyv]

hooray for you ordering furniture! glad that the order dates pushed you into it. You are gestating and nesting nicely! Love your brother as well - too bad he is too young for me - oh, wait, I'm married - damn shame for him!
love to you and the babes,
Molly