Ian’s Room…So Far

Ian's room has gotten off to a slow start. We found a loving home for our parrot, Gonzo, who used to call that room home. It also served as my craft room and computer room. Across the hall, our 2^nd spare room became…no, not a guest room… but my TV and reading room (since Shawn and I watch TV in separate rooms…sometimes the same show, but separate rooms J ). I used the computer in Gonzo's room maybe twice since buying it new, because I preferred using my laptop in the TV room (Gonzo also had a huge problem if his Spongebob videos where interrupted by web surfing) . My craft gear migrated west to the closet in the TV room and has gone barely touched since. Now that we were able to combine the two rooms, Ian could finally have his space.

I set up his crib by myself in less than an hour. It is great quality furniture and should last. It is a "lifetime crib" that will convert to toddler bed and then full sized headboard. Chances are we'll change to something incorporating a desk or storage when he gets older, but for now it will do just fine.

As for the dresser, Shawn and I planned to carry it upstairs ourselves, but once we realized that the drawers don't come out (for safety reasons), it became apparent that it would be far too heavy for me to help with. We had several 90 degree turns and a standard nightmare stair landing/turn to make…In all, it weighed at least 250 pounds if not more, and was long. I'm glad it's heavy and low. I won't have to worry about it toppling over on Ian if he decides it will make a good jungle gym. They also did a great job of fixing the drawers and shelves so the don't come out without the help of a screwdriver. Headache for dad; piece of mind for mom.

We wound up bribing half of Shawn's family with dinner and margaritas to help us with the dresser. Getting it upstairs only cost us an additional $200 once it was all said and done…When they offered to deliver, why didn't we think about this?

So, unfortunately, these pictures only exemplify the bareness of his room. As of now, he has plenty of clothes (most of which probably won't fit him once he's home) and a few books. That's it! Nothing on the walls, no toys… poor kid (actually no mattress yet either…note to self). His room is also acting as packing central, so please forgive the mess.