Zoe's Room

 I am finally putting up pictures of Zoe's room. She is sharing a room with Jonah, so she has two walls and he has two walls.Thanks to my mom and mother-in-law, I was able to do Zoe's room for under $50.

 The whole theme for Zoe's room is elephants. Hopson got me this elephant when we were dating. I made it a tutu and a bow for it's ear. It was the perfect way to start her room!

 I saw this yarn tree online so I asked Hopson if he would be willing to help me recreate it for Zoe's room. He was pretty skeptical, but he did a great job outlining the tree and sticking in all the push-pins.

Once we did the tree I asked him if he would be willing to do an elephant. I wanted the decorations to match. I had been looking online for a vinyl elephant and tree but the cost for those two things would have been almost $200. That is not really on budget for a seminary student...

So....400 push-pins and a few hours later the projects was done. Oh by the way, when we leave our apartment we have to patch all the holes or else pay 50 cents a hole...it is worth it though!

 Next, I made curtains for the window. My mom is very talented at sewing, and she has taught me a lot. I found sheets at Target for $4 and made them into curtains. I made tulle balls to hang from the curtains so they wouldn't look plain. The kangaroo piggy bank is something my mom made for me when I was little :)

My mother-in-law taught me a TON about crocheting. I was able to crochet the little birds that are on the tree and the elephant to match her room. Again, I saved a lot of money. My mom made her quilt and the crib skirt. I decided not to do bumper pads this time because I didn't use them much with Jonah once he started rolling around (didn't want him to suffocate). Maybe I am paranoid, but it has worked for us! 

My mother-in-law is making Zoe a beautiful afghan! As soon as I get it I will put pictures up of it too. She is sooo talented and she is doing a hard and tedious pattern at my request. It is definitely a work of love and I can't wait for Zoe to use it! Jonah still uses the one she made him as well!

Well that is all for now! Jonah is upset because I won't let him help me type, so we are going to go get some of this energy out and maybe do a craft. Maybe something for St. Paddy's Day :)

Diaper! Diaper!

Yesterday was a rough day in the Boutot house. Jonah pushed every button that he could. Within minutes of getting up he was pitching a fit. Not the best way to start the morning.

We went and visited Hopson for lunch. We had a good fun, but when we got home it was time for Jonah to take a nap. I changed his diaper and put him in his crib. I didn't put his jeans back on him because I thought he would be more comfortable without them. He played in his crib for an hour, singing songs, talking to himself, and counting. Then he finally fell asleep. I didn't mind him playing in his room because this 9 month pregnant mom needed a break!

It was about 5:00 and Jonah was still asleep, so I started dinner. As I was cooking I hear Jonah yelling for me from his crib. He was ready to get out. As I open the door to his room, he says diaper and hands me his diaper. Little did I know that during his play time, Jonah thought it would be fun to take off his diaper. It was horrible. I have dinner on the stove, a baby covered in pee, and sheets and blankets covered in pee. Thankfully there was no poop!

I am also thankful for a husband who only works 5 minutes away and is willing to come home and help clean these messes! Hopson thought the whole situation was really funny....which it is, but at the time it was very frustrating and overwhelming.

After a bath, load of laundry, and some Lysol, we are ready to go! Hopefully today will be a better day!

2 weeks!

So today I am officially 38 weeks! It is really exciting to be so close to holding my little girl! I can't believe how fast the first 8 months went by. BUT these last 6 weeks have DRAGGED by so slowly.

I am praying that she comes any day now. I can get induced once she is a week late, and that seems like soo far away!

Hopson and I have been talking a lot about all of the emotions that we are feeling about having our second child. We are excited, scared, nervous, happy, and terrified! I am pretty sure I felt the same way before I had Jonah. This time though these feelings are increased because I don't really know how I will be able to handle 2 children. I know God will give me strength and I also know that millions of other moms have done it.

Pray that she comes soon!!

It's been awhile...

It's been too long since I have written on here. I have been having some horrible pregnancy insomnia which has led to a lack of motivation when it comes to blogging.  We have gotten Zoë's room ready. We live in a two bedroom apartment, so she will be sharing a room with Jonah. So I have given Jonah two walls, and Zoë two walls.  I also have less than a month to go! The doctor won't induce me until I have gone a week past my due date, so I pray everyday that she comes early. I will keep you posted!  I will be posting pictures of her walls later this week, and some updated maternity photos :)