Nesting

Ms. Pregnant One has definitely entered the nesting phase. Not that she wasn’t doing this before, it’s just become a little more accelerated.

Today she was out for a prenatal massage at a new clinic to try it out. The massage was good, but nothing particularly different from the first place and considerably farther to get to so she’s debating on whether to go to this new place or stay with her old massage clinic.

But near the clinic is a small shop specializing in baby-safe toys and accessories. Things that are BPA, pthalate and PVC-free, as well as organic cotton and various wooden toys. This was a bit of an obsession of mine a couple years ago – before the Canadian government finally woke up an banned BPA after a major retailer – the Mountain Equipment Coop – voluntarily pulled them from the shelves and ceased sales of plastic water bottles citing the dangers of BPA used in their manufacture.

The Pregnant One spent some time there looking at things like teething rings and little wooden toys. She had only intended on buying a couple of small items but found herself engaged in conversation with the cashier. And then found herself buying considerably more than she set out to!

This example is just one of a common theme lately. We’ve been out at the malls and of course there are after-Christmas clearance sales everywhere. Discounts of 25%, 50%, 60% and more are common – so she’s been drawn into all the kid’s stores looking for bargains. We’re more than well-stocked on 0-3 month clothes for baby Peach, so she’s now starting to accumulate 6-9 month sizes. And I had to stop her from buying some 12-18 month clothes a few weeks ago as she seriously wanted to buy and store the item until we need it next year! Yes the sales were good but that’s getting a bit ridiculous.

It’s not just limited to baby accessories. She’s been buying books, little rattles, small toys, stuffed animals and yes, lots of clothes.

I’ve been teasing her that she’s going to have a room filled with clothing stocked up and Peach won’t need to buy anything until after it turns 20. And I’m worried that it may come true!

Peach, you’re going to be one spoiled little kid.