Wait, is covet even the right term? I want something- not something someone else owns, and something I can and would buy myself. Again, I’m not wanting it for me- it’s for the baby!
I want THIS.
Seriously, could it BE any cuter?
Paul and I were at Target the other day (slightly embarrassing story to follow), and since I had the run of the cart and had already tossed my two packs of jumbo Hanes Her Way into the cart, thus finishing my “Things I Need” list, I decided to make a run to the baby section, where I could rub my disgusting face on soft blankets and diapers. Come on, you don’t do this? Really? Ummm, yeah, me neither. Anyway, I was strolling up the aisle and messing with all the bouncers and swings and bassinets (oh my!), seeing how hard they can swing/bounce/bassinet things when I came upon THIS.
I think our baby would look kickass in that rocker
Unfortunately, you can’t see the pattern all too well, but it’s chocolate brown, with owls, hedgehogs and raccoons and things with acorns! It has leaves on it (our wedding theme) and I could die it’s so cute. I staked out the rocker (as I hadn’t seen the bouncer yet) trying to decide if I should call Paul (who had abandoned me when I went in search of underwear the size of Montana) or go look for him, as Target reception is spotty. Luckily, I spotted him directly up the aisle looking at board games (?). Despite the crowd of mothers around me, I yelled out, “BABE!!!!!!!!” Paul came over and beheld the beauty that was the Woodland Friends (according to Fisher Price) slash Woodland ANIMALS (according to Target) rocker and agreed it was perfect and oh so cute. Then, as I stood there making it rock super fast (that’s how I roll), Paul walked further down the aisle where the bouncer sat, one lone boxed up bouncer just ready to be bought.
I seriously fell in love. If there was ONE thing I’d want our baby to have, it’s this bouncer. Immediately I imagined the nursery- the turquoise blue walls, the wall decal with the tree (not sure which kind yet, but it’ll be dark brown), the white crown molding. Our white crib in one corner, the play mat already laid down, and the baby, rocking out on his bouncer. The bouncer features so much of US, my obsession with Owls (owls and ladybugs are my favorite nature creatures ever), our battles with Coony the raccoon and his tiny handed cronie Stripes, and hedgehogs, which are notorious for being deadly cute (I also had two of them when I was younger).
My need for this bouncer was immediate. I nearly put it into the cart (it was 27 dollars!) when Paul stopped me. “There’s no point to buying it now.” Other than the point that is my sudden NEED TO HAVE A WOODLAND BOUNCER? I conceded that it would be foolish to purchase a bouncer when the room is still filled with Amber & Paul crap. What’s that? Okay, AMBER crap.
Of course, it didn’t stop me from getting home and panicking. OH MY GOD, WHAT IF THE BOUNCER SELLS OUT? I NEED IT! So, I did what any woman would do when faced with that fear- I told my mom I wanted it for my gift. She’d been after me about buying us the car seat, so I decided to ask for something we want badly, but was still cheaper- the bouncer. She’s retired and her funds are limited, so this way she has gotten the baby something- since she would FUSS FOR YEARS if I didn’t let her get something. Everyone is happy!
Now, the Target story. Paul and I were touring the outdoor furnishings section, and he decided to test out a cute little loveseat. It looked comfortable, so I thought I’d sit next to him. Take note- he was sitting first. I gently eased myself down to the seat as a Target employee walked by and asked if everything was okay. We answered yes, everything is fine, and she remarked, “Good, I hoped you weren’t going into labor right now.” I stood up, and said, “Nope, not here!” Then she said, “Good, that would be bad.” As bad as you thinking I’m 20 weeks further along than I am? Okay. To cut it short, I strolled out of there, head held high, all the while looking at my reflection in the windows and mirrors we passed- am I really that huge? You’ll see, I hope to post a pic tonight or tomorrow.
