Today was a productive day. Jura's (the nickname of the new baby) room is almost all painted - it was touch-painting, but still it took a lot of time. That was my mom. Me, I finally finished all the bedding - the crib skirt, the bumper and three sheets. No pictures - I wanted to take a picture once the bedding is in the crib. This sewing project was fun - the skirt and the sheets more so than the bumper, but it also reminded me I do not like to sew large things, and, in general, projects that tend to linger around (well, except quilts...). 

Are you ready? That's the question people have been asking me recently. Starting with my doctor last week. I just smile... or giggle... Am I ready? I really don't know what to say... I still cannot imagine myself breastfeeding again, waking up again (those 5am feedings are the worst), changing those tiny diapers, calming down a colicky baby... but what I am most worried about (worried is maybe too strong word) is all the change that is going to happen, mostly change in our routine. Luka is almost 3 and a half tears old, and I know him inside out - I know how he will react to different things, what to expect, how to act around him. I know what and how he likes to play, we have a bed routine... And now everything will be upside down... Don't get me wrong - I am very excited that a new person is coming to be with us, I am excited to get to know that new person. But the setting the routine will take time... And... Luka is handling everything that is going on now really great. We talk about the baby a lot, and he is always happy to hear why will the baby cry, what will the baby eat... he picked a little toy to give to the baby, and a little outfit for when we go home from the hospital; we picked out all the "baby toys" for the "baby room" together; he told me one day, out of the blue that he will be a big brother; another time he said we will have to be quiet when the baby sleeps; and today when he hugged me he said - mommy I am gentle - and he rubbed my tummy. He is so sweet. But I have to expect at least some acting out, asking for attention, jealousy? It is just natural. Making sure I give enough attention to both (oh, yes, and there is the hubby too...) will be the hardest to juggle. 

Tomorrow I go for the last checkup with my doctor. Tomorrow, I will know exactly when, and how and where... exciting. 

By the way - the pictures above were taken this morning around Venice with my phone camera. I think it takes pretty good pictures...