Wow!

This day can be summed up in one word…Wow!

Kandis and I started painting on Friday. Today, Crystal and my parents joined us in completing the most beautiful room in the house…the baby’s room.

I haven’t come to call it the nursery yet, but I’m sure once the baby arrives I will begin calling it a nursery. Right now it’s a room. Not just a room, but a beautiful room.

I have to admit that I was apprehensive about Kandis’ idea of painting the room in two different colors. In fact, I wasn’t too sure about the chair rail. (Honestly, I didn’t know what a chair rail was until Kandis brought it up).

But we went with the painting, first the chair rail and then the walls; buttercup yellow on the top and “Pooh” green on the bottom. (Yes, there is an actual Classic Pooh line of paints).

Then above the chair rail the border was placed. Add a new curtain rod, an additional Pooh curtain, and a few touchups later and … wow!

The room looks so beautiful. Maybe it’s because it was worked on with so much love from everyone. Maybe it’s because of Kandis’ vision. Or maybe it’s because God ordained this room for His special gift for us. Whatever the reason(s), I can only say, “Wow!”

90 Days!

Now hear this… I am going to be a daddy in three months!

It is now June and in 90 days I will be a father.

90 days!

It’s so unbelievable! Now the hard work begins. Getting the baby’s room ready and getting myself ready (Here I come New Daddy Boot Camp!) The hardest part of all is not knowing if the baby is a boy or a girl. We waited this long, so I guess 90 days won’t be too long.

Today was Dayle’s last day at work. She is due in five weeks. She did share her last bit of advice for me which is always helpful. Unfortunately she couldn’t share any tips on how to help Kandis deal with the upcoming summer heat. I have some ideas on how to keep her and the baby comfortable.

We just need to remember that it will be for less than 90 days and we both can make it if we work together. Kandis has admitted that she has been "a little" cranky recently. I understand the whole hormones thing. It's weird watching her emotions go up and down (and up and down), but I've read a lot and I'm prepared. Although I have to catch myself sometimes by staying "somewhat" calm. But it's only for 90 days!

After waiting years for this miracle, 90 days will be like a drop in the bucket.

And soon, a baby will be here and I will be a daddy!