those shauldozas: Nesting

Now that we have finally moved into our temporary apartment from the hotel, I feel my nesting instinct kicking in like crazy. Sadie was born at 36 weeks, and I'm 34 weeks now, so I feel like it could be any day (although I'd love to wait....). Yesterday was a Chilean holiday, so Steve got the day off, and we did some major improvements around the house. First, I did about 10 loads of laundry getting the baby clothes all ready (note: Popeye detergent is similar to Dreft in the states...). And, Steve changed a ton of light bulbs that were out as well as fixed our closets (literally all the doors were broken). We also decluttered the whole apartment (stuffing things in their closets) and made the porch and sandbox Sadie-friendly. I put in new drapes in Sadie's room (which is now the playroom/bedroom). And, perhaps, most importantly, we bought a coffee maker (that's right, an American-style one since everyone here just puts powdered instant coffee in their hot water... gross).

Here are pics from the house. First, the "nursery". Really it's just part of the master bedroom. Keep in mind, all the furniture was left for us to use by our landlords.

Here is the crib and adorable wooden animal mobile (the mattress can be moved to a higher setting for a newborn, which we will do).

Here is the changing table/dresser. I put baby boy's outerwear so we can envision him as part of our lives. (Keep in mind it's winter here!).

Top drawer - cleaned and folded baby clothes!! :)

Cleaned and folded blankets/socks/hats and to the right are the baby carriers.

The rocking chair next to the dresser/changing table. Sadie was my helper.

Here are our beautiful working closets, thanks to my amazing mr. fix-it husband.

Now, here is Sadie's room/playroom. It looks so much better in the daytime!