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It reminds me of going to an Art Gallery with my artsy friend, and the major presentation was a video by art students. There were long discussions afterwards by the artistic merit of spinning teddy bears.

Lucky you. It's still not tomato season here in San Jose.

I had a c section, so a stroller was a must. I like the one that is a frame that holds the carseat.

I used one of the curved changing pads attached to a dresser, http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Contoured-Changing-Pad/dp/B001U9OUYC. I highly recommend one unless you are used to changing newborns.

We used the pack and play in our room for the first 2 or 3 months. It had a changing area and bassinet. It was close to our bed and I didn't have to bend to move him.

If you plan to breastfeed, then a boppy or other pad is nice. It wasn't easy for either my son or I in the beginning, so it was nice to have.

We got him a swing when he was a few months old. Otherwise he would not sleep in the afternoon.

We strapped a contoured changing pad a dresser. Definitely recommend a contoured one. It will help keep tiny ones centered and they are a bit more padded.

We used a baby tub while DS was little and floppy. I was glad because DH would not have bathed him otherwise.

We are installing LED recessed lighting, and it seems to work wonderfully. So far it is just in the kitchen, but it is well lit.

Get a whippet. I have only seen dead mice and rats since we got the dogs.

Doesn't anyone else wonder what happened to the door?

Well, I bought this coffee maker, http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DGB-600BC-Grind-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00006F2MI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1262968722&sr=1-9 .
Also a Cuisinart. the issue is if you set it to grind and brew, the grinder and leftover bits of coffee get wet and the assembly has to be washed every time.

I painted the living room a gorgeous yellowish green with a touch of grey. It looks gorgeous. Because the dining area /kitchen are attached I painted it the same color. It's a horrible depressing grey in the kitchen/dining area. 4 years later I am still waiting to repaint.

Start with a color. I have to admit that my favorite part is painting.

My son is 5 and his room is evolving from an ocean fish theme to a space theme. At the moment most of the fish are down and maps are up on the walls. I have some world maps which are lower and will eventually have celestial maps higher on the walls. I am looking for some retro space artwork.

The room is blue including the wood floor and the furnishings are basic and should take him through junior high. Keeping the metal elements black, the woods dark, and colors in the room blues, lime green, and orange, even with the theme change.