As we were sitting at lunch today with Big sis and Chess, and our baby nephew, the conversation inevitably turned towards our baby and plans we are making. Which made us think of all the plans we are not making. It is only 12 weeks after all. But then if you re-frame that, we are a third of the way there, and I'm only going to get bigger and more awkward. So this afternoon i was motivated to get going, well thinking at least. I'd like a nice nursery room: Which is a shock as i am rock and roll and always thought that i'd be happy with my baby sleeping in a cardboard box and bathing in a bucket (like my baby-parent friends at uni). But shock horror i am wanting all the 'luxuries' for this baby! - (that's not to say that i wont try to go mostly for secondhand 'luxuries'.)
In consultation with Xss we have agreed on a Dr Seuss theme for the baby's room. I've researched the material online so i plan to make some blankets and sheets, and cot padding things with it. What is a nicer way to welcome it than to make stuff for it.
I also looked up Dr Seuss quotes to put on the wall. There are several really good ones (see below). One of the many things i love about Seuss, other than his rhyming arrangement, is the way that his books explore some really complicated themes in a very simple manner. There's The Sneetches which tackles racism, The Lorax- Capitalism and environmentalism, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas- consumerism and materialism and lastly according to Wikipedia Horton Hears A Who which apparently deals with the bombing of Hiroshima! But they are not dark and are highly understandable.
Here's the quotes i am considering putting on the baby's wall:
'I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living'
' You have brains in your head, and feet in you shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where you go'
'A person's a person no matter how small'
'Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not.'
and best for a sleepy baby; ' You'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut'.
1 comment:
This is amazing! You are amazing.
I'm gonna check this way more and catch up on your life and thoughts (not to self: beware of stalker-ish behaviours ;o). I look forward even more to meeting up in person, I think we have many cool chats to have as I too am on a constant journey with myself.
I love that second Dr Seuss quote - Tom couldn't believe I'd had a Seuss-free upbringing and bought The Cat in the Hat & Green Eggs and Ham. HOW DID I KNOW KNOW ABOUT THESE? I feel slightly deprived!
Mwah! xx
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