The BigRedCouch Has Company
This morning SexKitten MommaK stopped by for a visit on the BigRedCouch. She is such a lovely woman -and so very pretty. (Pssst ... now you know what the "K" in MommaK stands for.) She is coming back next saturday after the baby is here. She brought cake and truffles and we drank coffee and got to visit. The apple crisp is delicious! I am going to have the pound cake later this afternoon. Oh, and the truffles! Chocolate heaven! It was the nicest morning. I hope she had as nice a visit. I could just put her in a jar and keep her! But I had to let her go so she could pick up her daughter and get back home to her own lovely husband and family. If she ever comes up missing, well, I probably have her in a jar on my shelf. After our wonderful visit Steven and I went to the grocery store and the pharmacy. We picked up things for the kids to have while I am in the hospital. Like chocolate milk and pudding mix and bacon. But not all at the same time. I went to the pharmacy to cash in on the buy-one-get-one-free feminine product sale. I mean, I am going to need them sometimes between now and coming home after Tuesday. Having only two arms and hands I made Steven carry two packages to the check out. He is the only man I know who doesn't cringe at the thought of being seen with feminine hygeine products. Which makes him a rockstar husband! Plus he is cheap like me and it makes no sense to pay more for the same products later. As we were nearing home Steven's parents called and asked if they could drop in this afternoon. Of course you can! You don't have to ask. Guess what they brought ... Go ahead -guess! They brought ... Wait, let me explain a little bit ... When we told Steven's parents we were having a baby his father asked if we would like for him to make a cradle. Of course we said, "Yes!" I knew what type of cradle I wanted but I had to find a photo. After hours of searching I finally found the photo of a cradle I had seen ages ago and fell in love with. It is an 18th century cradle in a english museum home.
From the above photo his father made this cradle in his basement.
It's "Goodnight Moon" bunny and bedding.
The wood is cherry.
The finish is medium cherry stain.
The finish is better than most commercially made furniture. It is satiny smooth to the touch. Like butter.
How blessed is this baby? This is an heirloom creation. One of a kind. Made by the hands of his grandfather. I cried. *sniff* Maybe now that his bed is ready he will come on out so he can see it himself ...
How blessed is this baby? This is an heirloom creation. One of a kind. Made by the hands of his grandfather. I cried. *sniff* Maybe now that his bed is ready he will come on out so he can see it himself ...
You are going to have us all crying. It is absolutely lovely. How sweet of MommaK to pay you a visit. Wonder if she put anything in the truffles to make Superboybaby want to come out so he can sleep in his beautiful cradle.
That cradle is amazing! What a wonderful gift - lucky baby!
Wow, Angie. I have tears in my eyes right now. What a wonderful gift.
When I had my baby, I filled her nursery with a bookshelf made by my grandfather, my mother's crib pillow, a blanket made by my great grandmother for me as a baby, my grandmother's favorite rocking chair, a ceramic angel made by her sister, and several of my childhood dolls. She is surrounded by her family's love. So that cradle really touched me. :)
Now WHEN is that baby going to get here? Watch him always be late to everything!! That would be hilarious! :)
My husband will pick up those kind of products for me too, isn't it great. I don't know what men have to worry about, I mean people OBVIOUSLY know it's not for them!!
The cradle is extrodinary! An heirloom indeed.
my goodness it is beautiful -
what a lucky baby!
I got goosebumps when I scrolled down and saw the pics. Beautiful.
So so beautiful, really. How lucky you are and what a lucky baby to be born into such a lovely family. I'm still sending vibes from over here on the West Coast...trying to time them right for you! :)
I am LOVING that crib!! What a marvelous grandpa.
Okay, nursery-check. crib-check. new bathtub-check. Perhaps little guy is waiting for the Super Bowl hype to be over.
Oh how absolutely gorgeous!! It made me cry just thinking about you crying...I'm weird.
I was really hoping Momma K's visit would send you into labor ;0) She's having a "junk food" themed Superbowl party tonight...she's so good at it yes? Good luck sweetie!! Looking forward to beautiful baby pictures1
What a beautiful cradle!!! Now he is absolutely all set. I think he's just waiting for kickoff ;-)
Thank you for a wonderfuol morning :)
xo
I really need to have my morning cup of coffee before I attempt to comment. What a dumb blonde!
I wished I lived closer I would love to visit or vice versa!
Thank you for the birthday wishes and I am still hoping sweet baby boy comes today!
He is indeed a very lucky baby and you are very lucky yourself to have such wonderful inlaws.
My father in law makes all the babies cradles as well and he also makes beautiful keepsakes for us as well it is a beautiful thing!
Have a great day!
That cradle has me all verklempt.
that is just gorgeous!!! My hub is a professional cabinetmaker, and we have many pieces of cherry furniture through out the house. I recognized the quality right off the bat. What a wonderful heirloom gift that is to be treasured for years and years to come!
Ok- I'm totally crying here! It's so beautiful and I'm so excited for you and steven and the girls and the entire family-what a wonderful addition he will be to such a wonderful family-
!Hi! I love the cradle.. its beautiful- and BTW, I had my third by induction- easy as pie, I promise. I kinda figured that I'd get the epidural early - I figured, I'm getting one, why wait !
I'm so excited for you!! Maybe we can figure out how close we are to each other so I can come visit!!!
Country mom
The lovely MommaK came to visit you? Such a sweetheart, she is. And the cradle is beautiful! So many talented people in your family.
I know I left a comment last night - but I'm darned if I know where it is! That cradle is simply the best! You are so lucky and that baby boy is so lucky to have you and that cradle.
Since you didn't post today, I am hoping that means you are at the hospital!
I just cried in front of all the boys at my house watching the superbowl! The most beautiful cradle I have ever seen.
You are so blessed! I couldn't be happier for you. Can't wait to hear about the newest little cradle owner.
What a lucky baby!! That is a beautiful piece. My dad makes furniture, too, but not very often. You are sooo blessed to have that!!
xo
LadyBug