Kicking butt and taking names!

Heck yes!  Things are getting crossed off the "baby to-do list" and I think we've found the momentum, and motivation I might add, to keep on keepin' on.  With less than 3 months to go and school out in a few days, I don't think we have any excuses now to put these things off any longer.

1.  We picked a name!!!  In my post below, I mentioned that we're naming him Evan Jameson.  We picked Evan because it's Irish and a short traditional name like Sean.  Also, Evan means "young warrior" and we thought that was a solid name.  Jameson was our fun and more modern middle name.  Most people we've told think it's because of the liqour and we all know how much Scott enjoys his libations.  However, we liked it because it means "Son of James" and James is both Scott's Dad's middle name and Scott's grandpa's first name who passed away earlier this year.  So, it was exciting to pick something "in the family". 

2.  We found a newborn photographer and booked her!!  I'm thrilled to get an opportunity to work with Erin Werner Photography to capture Evan's first week of life, Sean as a 2 year (almost), and us as a family.  I've loved her work since our friends Amy and Eric used her for their wedding and engagement photos and am confident that she will do a beautiful job. 

3.  We bought a changing table for the downstairs!!  I didn't need anything fancy since it would be for the playroom and I had my mom on the hunt for one at her favorite resale shop, but Scott and I just happened to drive by a church yard sale on the way to Sean's swim class last Saturday and found one in great condition for....brace yourselves....$20!!!  Only problem is that the pad is torn on one side and it's an unusual size that isn't carried online or in stores.  So, I guess we'll be covering the pad with some receiving blankets and calling it a day.  We cleaned out the playroom walk-in closet and now it's hidden and ready for use!  Thank God I don't have to lug 2 kids upstairs just for diaper changes!  Here's a picture of our great find:

4.  Lastly, I think I've found what I want Evan to wear home from the hospital!  I found this adorable sock monkey onesie set and hat at Buy, Buy, Baby the other night while I was there returning the changing table pad that didn't fit.  Figures...I go to return something and end up spending money instead.  Either way, this will be perfect for him to wear home in early September with a pair of brown pants and some socks.  I love it!

Next on our list: 

• Get Sean to sleep and nap in his toddler bed so we can move the baby furniture to the nursery.
• Buy a nice new furniture set for Sean's bedroom.
• Make (have my mom make) curtains for both of the boy's bedrooms.
• Put together a Big Brother gift bag for Sean.
• Pick out something for Sean to give to Evan.
• Buy their "Big Brother/Little Brother" t-shirt/onesie.
• Decorate both of the boy's bedrooms and get all the baby clothes and gear out and ready to go.

Thankfully we have the next 3 months off to do this!  Sounds like we'll have our work cut out for us while Sean takes his afternoon naps...