We are lucky, particularly when it comes to baby prep, to live in an area that has tons of thrift stores, well-supplied ones, generally with some pretty good stuff. This weekend we went a step further and attended a giant consignment event that carries all manner of baby stuff. There are two of these events held in this area in both the spring and the fall. Parents-to-be can get a pre-sale pass to shop on Saturday afternoon right before the week of the event. So, we printed our pass, got there barely early enough to find a parking space, and then waited in line.
There were a lot of people. And once the doors were opened, it was pretty intense.
Fortunately, we went with an agenda. It was still pretty exhausting, but at least we weren't wandering aimlessly through small spaces filled with pregnant women and manic grandmas. After a looong wait in the line to pay by credit card (note to self: bring cash next time), we made it out with a car seat, a tub, and a bouncy seat, for a total of about $45. I guess that means success!
Then we brought the gear home, set it on our living room floor, and thought, "What is this stuff doing here?" There won't be a baby in this house for another 3.5 months, so it's actually a little disorienting to have this stuff around at this stage.
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