This past Sunday Jeff and I realized how much stuff one little person needs. We spent three hours at the Babies R Us store down in Seattle registering for things we had no idea we even needed. What we thought would be a quick trip turned into an all morning event that left us hungry, overwhelmed, but feeling successful. As we walked out into the parking lot we decided they really should have a little restaurant in these stores for weary first time parents like us.
Jeff was responsible for the scanning and I had the checklist. As we worked our way through the store picking out things for our little bundle of joy we got more and more excited for her arrival. I think it is also starting to sink in more for Jeff because he was very patient during the shopping. I don't make decisions well and then to be surrounded by choices for things I have never used made it even more challenging. In the end we just started scanning and decided that I can research and edit the list later.
After Babies R Us we refueled at Red Robin before heading downtown to the closing ceremonies of the Breast Cancer 3 Day. This year they had 1,000 more participants than last year and raised over 8.5 million dollars. As I sat in the stands I couldn't help but start crying as I do very easily right now. However, what really put me over the edge was when a little girl behind us yelled "go mommy!". I knew at that point that in a few years that is going to be my little Katie yelling that for me because I know I will walk in the 3 day again. My goal is to walk in the Denver 3 Day in a few years so for all of you reading this in Denver, get ready to start training. :). I would love to not only come home to Denver but to walk in an event that my mom would be doing with me if she could.
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4 comments:
Oh...I will so walk with you! That would be soooo much fun!!!!!
Thats great! It is an amazing experience and one that you will never forget. For me, what year I walk will just depend on the baby situation. :)
well, just keep me posted...cause i might be in the same boat! ;)
First of all, I will be there with pink shoes on and laces tied. Second of all, have the first one and then discuss the second one. There will a few times when you will think "never again" but many many more times when you think, "I could do this at least 4 more times!" My 4 year old is more frustrating and sassy than I can even explain right now. But just as equally sweet and loving and imaginative and exhausting and hilarious, too. Sorry for the long & all-over-the-place comment, but just needed to vent. No break for a very long time and it is starting to wear on me a bit. I knew living on our own would be tough, but worth it and I was right. Motherhood is one interesting adventure...salty and sweet.
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