Busy Bee's

What you ask has kept us so busy? We've been rearranging the entire house, or at least that's what it's felt like. I have not wanted to, but with the increase in trucks, balls, books, and stuff that a two year old little boy comes with our family room was more of a jungle gym than a family room. When friends came over there was no way for the adults to carry on a conversation in the family room or kitchen because of the volume of little voices along with the lovely toys that all make noise!
So, I broke down and we turned my beautiful sun room in the front of the house into a play room. It is so much more practical knowing that very soon our boy toys will multiply :-) The family room is back to a peaceful place to enjoy time on the couch, watch TV, and visit with friends. Braiden really seems to enjoy his new "special room" as he refers to it.
In doing this, we also had to rearrange the dining room to make space for the large shrunk that comes in three pieces. Two of which had to fit into the dining room along with two side tables. I wasn't sure how all of this was going to pan out, but I have to say I am very happy with it! The play room could still use some decorative touches, but it's good for the time being.

We also made the decision to make Gavin Michael's room the middle room of our house. That meant moving what was a guest bedroom to the back room, which was the one room in this house unfinished. I never got around to painting it. We decided to make the move when I was out running errands one day and saw a pretty comforter set that was marked down more than 1/2 of it's original price. It was the right size and colors that I liked. So, I bought the paint, got out the roller and got to work. I'm happy with the way it turned out.

As for the nursery... it was not easy finding bedding that I liked. I went back and forth between a few. It's hard being a person who doesn't like themes. Everything for boys has trucks, bugs, jungle animals, cars, or balls on it! Not me at all. I found a bedding that I liked and hoped it would work with the color of the room. Of course, that was wishful thinking and in the back of my head, I knew it wasn't going to go that smoothly. That's okay though. Yet again, paint was picked and the roller came out. I really do like the nursery. It still needs a few touches as two of the walls are completely bare, but I'll save that for another day.

For now, I'm just enjoying all of the "new" rooms in our house. I can't help but stand in the doorway and stare into the nursery thinking of how wonderful it will feel when there's a brand new, sweet smelling baby boy to fill it.

Looking at these makes me wish I would have taken before and after photos!