It's that time. . . Lists.

The reality of a new tiny person coming into our lives in 4ish months is starting to sink in. . . along with the realization that tiny people need a lot of STUFF. Increasing my nervousness and need to nest is the fact that my dearest friend, Stephanie, gave away her birth-9 month old clothes. Totally reasonable because they were moving and it was time for her to CLEAN OUT. However the hand-me-downs from her son have basically clothed Elliott for the past two years, so I am le sad. Every time I get another tote from her, it's like Christmas morning--so going without for those first sizes will definitely be an adjustment.

What we need:
1. Crib--and I refuse to spend $700 on a piece of furniture we will use for 2 1/2-3 years.
2. Infant car seat/carrier. Ell's went into the trash because it was used when we got it and had exceeded the 5 year lifespan. (I'm actually kind of looking forward to a PINK version. Really.)
3. Another Pack-and-Play? Our current one is at Ell's babysitter's house for naps, so I'm assuming we'll need another for tiny person #2. BUT, not sure when kids outgrow them. . . I mean Elliott won't nap in his forever right?
4. Newborn clothes--the girly version. Totally different from Birth-3 months. I didn't realize this the first time around, but they are tinier for the tiniest of people and used when they change clothes approximately 5.2 times per day.
5. I also totally want NEED a chair like this: Expensive, but totally worth the price for a tushy that is cushy. The glider I had with Elliott was purchased second-hand and was a basic model from the beginning and it is completely worn out. I don't think I realized just how much my tushy would be parked in that chair! And that's my way of justifying why I need a new glider. Totally reasonable, I think. Don't you?
6. A bookshelf? We'll need something for stuffy-stuff and cute baby things.
7. A painter. I'm out this time around. . . therefore, this justifies the expense because Chris got fired from painting a long, long time ago. . .

What don't I have to get?
1. Bedding. Because my TWO versions of girly bedding bought at a deep, deep discount totally worked in my favor.