The Top Ten Signs that Joy is Nesting (in preparation for Baby Boy Wambeke), by Dan

10) Photos of Ana as a baby, in storage for well over a year, are suddenly being sought out and displayed.

9) Joy's baby sling collection is color-coded and stored in alphabetical order.

8) "So, do you have a strong preference for either the FuzzyBunz or Tinkle Traps?" has become a typical conversation starter.

7) Bakery items in the house are found to be infused with an extra helping of chocolate chips. There is no protest from Dan.

6) Previously petrified at the mere thought of having to dress a boy, Joy is caught stealing covetous glances at some of these and these.

5) The messy pile of stuff in the basement that never got put away is slowly disappearing. Where it's going, we don't ask.

4) Joy's latest knitting project becomes Rib Cuff Baby Booties

3) When re-reading Little House on the Prairie, Joy doesn't settle for just one Little House book. She has to have a second reference - the Little House Cookbook - on her lap at all times.

2) The "internet history" list on Joy's computer is very revealing: www.joyofbaking.com, www.marthastewart.com, www.thediaperhyena.com, and www.theloopyewe.com.

And, the Number One sign that Joy is nesting, in preparation for Baby Boy Wambeke, is:

1) Lots of pregnant belly kisses with mommy and Ana.