Today my mom bought a bassinet for Baby #2. We had seen it in the store the other day and I had checked online for reviews, prices, etc. before deciding to purchase it. We only need the thing for 6 weeks or so after Baby is born because after that we will return to Japan and have a crib waiting.

I like to think that I am a reasonably intelligent person. I did manage to get a college degree, as did my mother. So WHY was it so impossible to assemble this thing? There were no written instructions, just lovely little diagrams that were cryptic enough for me to almost think they were for a different product. I could make better diagrams and those of you who have seen me draw anything know that I am artistically challenged. (Even my kindergarten students have pointed out my lack of drawing ability.)

Finally I decided not to look at the directions, but to focus on the picture shown on the box. Knowing what the finished product was supposed to look like was much more helpful. I managed to get the thing put together. Now Baby isn't due for three more months, but if you think I am going to take it apart and try again... All that effort was overwhelming and led to me puking. What else is new?

Maybe if I wasn't feeling so tired and lazy I could go downstairs and take a picture of my accomplishment for the day. That might cause more vomiting. How about some pictures of Justin instead? I think he is a cute little guy, though I admit I am biased.