The basement still isn’t done. STILL.
No, you haven’t missed August’s nursery (many people have been asking). Eleanor is still in the nursery until we can convert my studio into her bedroom, and the studio needs to be moved into the basement for that to happen.
The bathroom is nearing completion, and the laundry room is nearing what I’ve begun thinking of as the 1.0 version.
Also, sleep? We could all use a little more. August is somewhat nocturnal. He’s a sweetie though, so we forgive him.
46 comments
Kara
I think you look great! I love your hair style.
Sarah Jane
What a lovely photo. Your life sounds just about like mine right now! Our little guy finally came March 3 and we’re in the “move this to that so this can happen” phase too! Such is life! But those sweet new ones make it all worthwhile!
Shannon
Love your haircut!!
Ann Wilson
When you posted the post natal picture of you moaning about your lack of sleep, I thought you never looked more beautiful. A few days later you mentioned that you used a Clarisonic. You should sign up for an Amazon store, because you could sell a boatload of them. I loved your red hair, but this current style is great.
You might have been just looking for blog content when you mentioned the shelves in the basement bathroom. I would wait on buying something. The perfect thing will pop up in the next year, probably for nothing. Do you have any more poses of your husband sitting in the old toilet room? That would make a great poster. Why don’t you hang a picture of that in the new room? AnnW
katek
it will happen when it happens!
samsonizzle
Take your time on the house, girl. We can wait. Enjoy your little ones, your husband, and as much sleep as you can get!
Aww…Susan’s post a few back is right on.
Hollyp
You look amazingly together for the mother of a newborn and a toddler!
Amanda Fellers
This could be my favorite picture of you! Beautiful Mamma! and i’m crushing on your hair style…
Connie
I had my baby girl on Feb. 16, so I’m amazed that you even post at all! Mine is nocturnal too. There’s a reason why they’re made so cute! Here’s to sleeping thru the night soon…
Noel
So glad to hear you are enjoying your wonderful family. The home pics are gravy right now (for this regular reader, anyway). Your priorities are exactly right.
Sasha
That photo is just lovely. And I love your hair! Well wishes upon your household…xoxo
Amy Vermillion @ Martineau Vermillion Interior Design
Nicole,
I so remember those days! Hope you get some sleep soon and August becomes a little less of a night owl.
Best,
Amy
Susan @ Jubilee Furniture
My “baby” turns 20 in a couple of weeks and his older sister is 22. You’ll have plenty of time to sleep down the road and some day will long for the sleepless nights with a newborn instead of the sleepless nights due to hot flashes! Seriously. Enjoy your beautiful family! Relax. It eventually all gets done – or – you find out it didn’t really matter in the first place! Either way you win!
Jen J.
thanks for being real Nicole! I have a 3 yr old, am only 12 weeks pregnant and get overwhelmed when thinking about all the projects we need to finish around here before the baby arrives. It’s good to be reminded that if it doesn’t all get done, the world is not going to fall apart. And taking care of your family is what is most important :) hope you get some good sleep soon-and what a beautiful picture.
Funnelcloud Rachel
Oh, but what a beautiful photo!
fab
I love your blog ….So lovely.
congratulation for your little boy.
aussie jo
really nice photo.
great hair cut!
Delta
Please don’t worry about us! Take care of your family and your home… we will be waiting to see all the goodness you have to share when you are ready!Oh – and yes… your hair is awesome! So chic! Also… if you need it, try this book – it’s supposed to be a good one: “The Baby Sleep Solution: A Proven Program to Teach Your Baby to Sleep Twelve Hours a Night” Good Luck!
Heidi
You look so beautiful . . . I love the picture of you with your baby!!
Jen @ Rambling Renovators
Enjoy that sweet boy of yours :) The rest will wait.
Diana
No worries, we know why you’re busy! Would you mind explaining August’s name? I love it and would love to know how you guys chose it!
Christine
We completely understand. And may I say how nice it is to see such a wonderful family as yours having the same struggles as the rest of us. My husband and I are expecting our third child. Although we have a 4 bedroom home, our 4th bedroom is currently the office/laundry. So, we too must finish our basement (much like the before condition of your basement) before we can make the big switch. Thank you so much for your inspirational photos and blogs regarding your process. I wish you much success with the completion of the basement and nursery.
Ann
I just love your hair longer, you look so great!!
Natalie
That is SUCH a cute picture of you and August!
Umm I think it’s pretty understandable that you’re a LITTLE bit busy at the moment to re-organize your entire house! Don’t worry, we {your followers} aren’t going anywhere. :)
Enjoy this weekend with your little one!
bungalowbliss
I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t wondered about the basement…but then I just tell myself that yeah, you kind of have a few things going on. Pics like this one are a fine substitute! :)
Stephanie
What a sweet picture! And, I love your hair!
rhiannon
awww, look at that precious little head. adorable!
April
Beautiful photo of you two.
jbhat
Ummm…you just had a baby. Take your time!! We are not going anywhere. And you really do look amazing.
jbhat
Julie
Cute haircut!
Nicole
Congrats sweetie! We all understand the newborn hibernation phase. xo
morgan
Side note – your hair looks really cute! Hang in there!
Paula/adhocmom
Yeah, your hair looks amazing, you’re standing and managed to put up a coherent post. That’s very impressive. I’m terrified of the idea of a second and my daughter just turned 3!
Diana Smith
You look fabulous in the picture though! Sorry you haven’t been getting a lot of sleep! Its rough, as you know! Its like you are a walking zombie!! Can’t wait to see your rooms finished!
Danielle
Thanks for the update – and I agree with everyone else, the photo is absolutely darling. :)
I have to say, I am in absolute awe what you accomplish here and in your home. I’m a newbie blogger and I struggle to find time to write posts – and I don’t have kids, let alone a newborn!
Good luck on all the projects!
ronda
Cute picture Nicole!
Holly G
Gorgeous picture!
Anne @ It's a Baltimore Life
I love your haircut!! Instead of updates I’ll settle for baby pics ;)
hanna
I’m here to say the same thing as others – great hair cut! You look amazing!
Gina
I’ve been following you for a while through your first pregnancy to now and honestly you have never looked better!! You look amazing!! Just keep having babies – it’s obviously agreeing with you – and they are sooo cute :-)
Gwendolyn
I had wondered about the nursery! Hopefully everything gets into place soon! Good luck on getting some sleep!
Nicole S.
Seriously – that hair cut is amazing on you!
tiina { sparkling ink }
Oh, no worries. Hopefully there will be more sleep to come too! xx
michelle
Hope it all happens soon for you guys!!! on a bright note that photo of you two is soooo sweet and vintage looking! a classic for sure.
Ann Ever
Understand. On the bright side, your hair looks great!
Patti
What a beautiful photo, Nicole.
Thank you for sharing your sweet family and home with us.
Wishing you all the best.
-Patti
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