Here is the next chapter ... so sorry it has taken so long to update ... I have been busy with life etc and applying for jobs but the good news is that I have an interview next week in London so fingers crossed. I hope all enjoy so give me a review and tell me what you think;0) Also I decided to go with a nice mother-in-law after Toothchicks review ... anyway there is some slight drama coming up in the next chapter instead.
Bringing out the flat packed crib Grissom on his knees bought out his box cutter. Sorting out all of the parts into piles he bought out his glasses to study the instructions and smiled to himself. "I should be done in an hour, then we can watch that documentary," he called smiling to himself.
Sara walked in the room and chuckled, "it took Jim almost all afternoon last week to put theirs together".
"Well it says here it will take an hour," he told her pointing to the illustration.
Shaking her head she left him to his job and went into the nursery to put away baby things in furniture that had been delivered that morning.
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"Do you want me to make some popcorn," Sara asked walking up the stairs. "It's been an hour," she said walking into the room.
"Why do I only have one of these," he said holding up an odd piece of wood.
"Um I don't know," she said looking around smiling at the mess he had made. "Do you want a coffee," she asked not sure what else to say.
"Thanks honey that sounds great," he said studying the diagram again.
Trying to help in anyway she could he finally put it together three hours later with a lot of swearing and yelling.
With an extended period of silence for more than ten minutes Sara decided it was safe to go back in. "Wow it looks amazing".
"Well it better be after all that. Boy are they getting a letter of complaint," he said admiring his handy work. "So I guess we're all set now all we need is a baby."
She watched as he admired the crib from different angles and almost wished the stroller and car seat still unopened in a box wasn't sitting downstairs next to the TV.
"Excited sweetheart," Grissomasked as he drove them home after work before getting ready for their birth class.
"Yeah I just hope we're not as green as everyone else," she said relieved they would receive some much needed guidance throughout their pregnancy and birth.
Having read extensively into different birth styles they had picked the Bradley child birth method as Sara wanted a natural childbirth and to breast feed exclusively. Although the course ran for 12 weeks the theory was that it takes many months to physically and mentally equip someone to give birth and look after their body. As Sara and Grissom took their new responsibility very seriously it was best to be well equipped for anything that happened. They had also looked into a home birth after both discussed their aversion to hospitals but decided a birthing centre was best for their first child.
Arriving at the centre both held hands tightly as they walked into the room with the seven other couples but soon smiled when they were warmly welcomed.
Spending their time getting to know each other and the method both were happy of their choice and they headed home for some sleep.
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Checking her emails Sara smiled when she received some from Lilly, "your mom is coming out in two weeks. The offer on her house went through and is going to hire someone to pack and move for her."
"Sounds good I'll move the bed to the other side for her as she complained about the sun in the morning on her last visit," Grissom said walking into the study.
"Gosh its going to be different with two women in the house," she said turning off the computer.
"Well me and Tom will cope wont we," he said talking to her belly.
"You and you're friend have done a wonderful job on this Gilbert," Lilly signed to the couple as she surveyed the nursery.
Smiling Sara couldn't resist, "you should have seen the performance he gave trying to put the crib together."
"Hey that's not fair they look a lot easier to put up on the instructions," he explained as they walked down stairs.
"I can see Thomas will enjoy it very much in there," Lilly signed.
"Yes well we intend to have him in our room for the first few weeks," Sara added for interest.
Lilly nodded her head and smiled at the couple, "although it wasn't done when Grissom was born I had him sleep in our room until he was six months old. He would always cry when I tried to put him in the nursery."
Smiling back they walked down the stairs and Grissom signed passing over some information for Lilly, "I have been to the real estate agents in the area and said you should have a look."
Nodding her head Lilly and Sara started discussing what she wanted and then started looking through some of the books.
That night as it was Sara's turn to cook dinner she got up and dressed before walking down stairs. "What's this? She asked Grissom who was busy with the meal. "It's my turn to cook tonight I was going to make vegetarian enchiladas and salad."
Turning around he put on his game face, "sorry hon but you should be resting its not good for the baby."
Lilly who was crocheting the baby a blanket saw Sara walk downstairs and saw their conversation. Not wanting to pry she could see Sara becoming more angry so decided to walk over. "Is anything wrong Sara," she asked placing her hand on her daughter-in-law's shoulder.
Shaking her head Sara gave Grissom a look to show she was angry with him, "It is my turn to cook and instead of waiting for me he started saying it is not good for the baby."
Lilly now gave Grissom a look and shook her head, "Sara is pregnant Gilbert not ill. I worked until I was eight months pregnant along with cooking and cleaning every night."
Aware he was being ganged up on he was about to leave Sara to the task when Lilly spoke again.
"Come Sara I will show you the blanket I am crocheting for the baby. Besides it is always nice to have a man who volunteers to cook so let us leave him this time."
Following Lilly, Sara's breath caught in her throat when she saw the amazing blanket. "Wow this is amazing it must have taken hours to get this far."
Chuckling slightly Lilly shook her head, "No it is just practice you can try if you want."
Always wanting a hobby Sara was unsure as she watched Lilly expertly add another row of stitches. "Okay it looks like fun I could make some booties."
Nodding her head Lilly was always excited to teach someone the craft and quickly found a needle and wool for Sara.
Having got back to cooking, an hour later when it was ready he walked into the lounge to find Sara paying close attention to a strangely shaped needle and some wool.
"Dinner is ready," he told them and they happily walked over. "So what is with the wool," he asked after serving the meal.
"Oh Lilly is helping me make booties. And although it will take time to figure out it is fun," Sara told him having found the skill already somewhat addictive.
The following afternoon Sara and Lilly were busy with their projects when someone knocked at the door. About to answer Sara heard her husband rush down.
Writing an email Grissom saw the delivery truck arrive and quickly headed to the door, "they've finally come," he said in excitement as he lifted up the box and went upstairs.
Singing her confusion to Lilly the two women decided to follow.
Following him into the nursery they watched as he placed the picture books on the shelves.
Picking up Daddy Is a Doodlebug then looking at another one called Hey, Little Ant she tapped him on the back. "What is with all the books Gil?"
Grissom smiled as he picked up Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close, "I've done my research and ordered every picture book with bugs. I want to encourage an interest in bugs as early as possible."
Both woman looked at each other and smiled at the man who knelled bellow them and decided to leave him to his work.
FYI: All those books are all true ... I found them on a site that listed books on bugs for kids. Also the crocheting is something I have started recently after my aunt bought me a book called: "The Happy Hooker" with my goal to make a Ipod cover though it might take a while!