Frustratingly Particular
Joanna and I have finished up our registries this week.
I have to say what a frustrating experience it is.
It’s easier registering for your wedding shower because you have some idea of what you need. I have no idea what I need to have a baby. And to make it worse, you have different people telling you different things. We have even had people get online to view the registery and then call us to tell us that we didn’t need some things.
What really gets me though is… design.
I guess when it comes to baby stuff, you just throw design out the window. I probably just don’t know how the baby world works.
First, 80% of everything out there is designed for a girl. Pinks, yellows, pastels, etc. So the fact that we are having a boy, severly limits our options. All that’s left is blue and green, farm animals and little footballs and baseballs. Whatever.
We actually decided not to theme the room. We bought a black crib and dressers (it’s really sweet. I’ll post a picture when we get it.). We are painting the room tan (latte). And we bought some red curtains. It’s pretty pimp.
But to find anything that even works with this type of room is maddening.
But I guess it’s my fault because I’m so particular. Even Jo has been getting a little frustrated with me during this whole thing. She likes something and buys it and I tell her I think we should take it back because I don’t “love it.” I know I drive her crazy sometimes.
Last, nothing matches. You have a stroller in one design, a swing in another, pillows, bibs and onesies that don’t match anything. Diaper bags that are designed for a home-school mom. And toys!…. oh my gosh… the toys drive me crazy. All those bright colored, noise-making, light-flashing, toxic plastic things can’t be good for a newborn.
I wish someone would lead a revolution to redesign the baby world. Making some stuff that matches would be a start. Baby stuff that actually coordinates.
I don’t know. It’s just me.
September 7th, 2005 at 12:39 pm
ahhhhh…. the it’s-our-first-baby syndrome. i understand your need for perfection in this. fotunately your son won’t notice all the lame design and non matching accesories.especially at 3 am when his diaper is loaded to the hilt and he’s hungry(trust me at this moment he would kill you if he could).
you are right about all the plastic stuff. the best toy in the world is YOU!
smile and nod politely at all the advice and do what you want anyways.people mean well.
and by the time you have your second child you’ll be a pro. you’ll be able to flick french fries into their mouths as you drive down the road and sling them into their beds by their ankle.
the room sounds great!!!can’t wait to see pics!! :)
September 7th, 2005 at 10:32 pm
You said your nursery is “pimp”…now that’s funny.
September 8th, 2005 at 12:01 am
Not to get all technical or anything, but the reason toys are so random and not coordinated as you would like is for a specific reason. Baby brains grow rapidly and are stimulated by irregular colors and shapes. If everything was symmetrical from day 1, you’d have a really boring baby in 5 yrs. Keep the brain active…you can pitch the toys later. (it’s still weird thinking you all are having a baby).
September 8th, 2005 at 2:10 am
I’ll probably be the same way. But, I suppose the baby probably doesn’t give a flying-fart what color stuff is… or if it matches. All he wants to do is stick it in his mouth.