Baby #4 Challenge #1

When Lydia was on the way, Mom remembers her first preparations for the new baby being shopping for cute little outfits and sewing crib bedding. How things have changed! Although a day of shopping with Lydia is already planned for when we find out the sex of the baby in a couple weeks, Mom has a few other preparations more in mind this time around. She began the first this week.

See exhibits A and B: :-)

This is the back of Mom's van. It currently holds 3 carseats/ booster seats and in less than 4 months it will hold 4. Normally a picture of the back of the van would never make the blog... it's usually littered with an assortment of crayons, books, toys, jackets, clothing, shoes, food wrappers, crumbs (ok half-eaten sandwiches)... You get the picture. However, about a week ago, Mom decided this was going to be the first preparation for the new baby. Without the floor clean, it will be very difficult for the kids to get to their seats with so many carseats.

Mom has banned almost all items from being brought into the van. Morgan is still allowed her blankie and 1 toy, school backpacks are allowed, and food and drinks along with threats of torture if the wrappers and cups aren't removed. Of course, Mom still has a diaper bag with necessities. Other than that, it's all banned unless we're on long trip. Before you feel too bad for the children, take note of the large flip down screen in exhibit A of the DVD player. The kids are free to watch movies for entertainment when needed.

Dad was out-of-town when Mom implemented challenge #1, and when he returned, he said Mom could never have the willpower to make it stick. Therefore, Mom and Dad have a bet. When Mom succeeds in her battle against crayons and toys for two weeks, Dad will be spending an evening with the children while Mom is out shopping.... An update will follow...

Well, that's it for challenge #1... Mom has more in mind over the next few months...