A working weekend...

I'm so thankful this weekend for a husband who was willing to forgo a crazy Chicago Halloween weekend out, and help me get the apartment ready for little Lady C!

More photos and updates to come, but here is a look at some of the projects ;) I promise the final result will have better pics!

The before: (a too bright teal that was NOT what we wanted.... we just needed a good reason to repaint!)

Another look at the teal... it was originally the wall behind the bed.

And the After!: (a soft grey that will hopefully be peaceful and blend nicely with the nursery "section" of our bedroom)

The other corner- I love how the sunlight changes this color as the day goes along.  The bed is now beneath the windows to leave more room for the crib and a rocker/ottoman.

An early look at a nursery project! I hope to have as much done by Wednesday as possible- Dad and Donna are coming to town to help us finalize projects for the little lady... and then the countdown begins! 

New look!

As we're nearing the start of a new chapter (parenthood, new job, new year!) I decided it was time for an updated look. Hair was the first step! Here's a sneak peak at the new hair, and an update on Little Lady C :)

Alyssa's New "Page"

As I'm getting back into the practice of writing regularly (after not writing for several months following graduation from my master's program in education), I continue to recognize interesting connections between my personal life as a wife and (future) mother, my professional life as an educator, and the world we live in.  I'll be posting these essays on a separate page, "Musings," linked on the right hand column of the blog. The "Home" page will focus on family updates, photos, and stories.

The first musing focuses on gender identity, stereotypes, and preparing to be parents of a little girl! See it here: Sugar and Spice?