Nesting

Wikipedia defines nesting as: a strong urge to clean and organize one's home^[6], and is one reason why couples who are expecting a baby often reorganize, arrange, and clean the house and surroundings. This behavior is colloquially known as "straightening out", "clearing the road", or "clearing the coast". I had thought that I was experiencing nesting when I was in Washington back in December. I was going crazy thinking of all the things that needed to be done before the baby arrived, I made lists and even posted them in a previous blog. However, now that I am home I find myself actually doing things I don't think I would otherwise do. I want to meticulously wipe things down with disinfecting wipes, dust, organize papers, pictures, keepsakes, closets, cupboards. I want to wipe down shelves, wash bedding, vacuum (spelled right Rox, LOL) and wash couch cushions, just to name a few things. Part of this I know is because from the 25th through the 1st we will have my Mom Alese and my sister Amanda here. So of course we want it to be clean but I have never had the urge to climb a chair (don't worry I'm fighting the urge) and wipe down the fans, vents and other things I think are hoarding dust. Of course this de-cluttering is welcome and I know it will be a while before I have the opportunity to do these things again. I find it ironic though that these last few weeks I have left that I should be resting I have the urge and drive to get these things done. I'm so excited to start my maternity leave so my days can be filled with either sleeping or nesting.