all my children's books!! they're out. they're shelved. they're ready. i knew they'd come in handy someday. some of these i don't know if we'll actually use for daily reading, but they're fun to look at. i mean, how great is the title manners don't come naturally? hilarious. but seriously, that's true.

goodnight moon, on the other hand. i truly would read that one every day.

so, this is the only part of the baby's room that's really babied-up so far, but i already love it.



speaking of books... my penpal marta just sent me this darling copy of mother goose classics. it came in a care package full of little luxuries for this bigger-by-the-day pregnant girl. among the goodies i found dark chocolate truffles, a calendar from dutch door press to count down the days (already framed, by the way), and a few snackies for eating for two. she called it my "lady in waiting" package. oh my. some people think of everything, and beyond. the sweetness just blows me away. mart, you are wonderful. i thank you. and baby harmsie thanks you, too.