Big Boy Bunk Bed!

With child number two on the way, we -- well, Eric -- decided to renovate the spare bedroom, which also served as our office. In short, he tore off the tongue and groove paneling and vaulted the ceiling. But it was no small job! Throw in new windows, new floor, new electrical work, and a not-so minor flood when one of the radiators busted mid-project, and you'll believe me when I say that he has been keeping himself busy this year.

The end result, however, is beautiful. And just perfect for a Big Brother.

Calvin moved into his new room after Nora was born but before she moves into the crib. (She's staying in our room for a couple of months.) Of course, we've been talking it up for a while now and his anticipation has been growing, giving tours to visitors.

We moved the pre-renovation bedroom set back to the room upon completion. It happens to be Eric's first big-boy bedroom set, including two twin (bunk) beds, a dresser and desk. But while Cal's excitement about his room was growing, his attachment to his crib had not waned. I envisioned moving the crib to the room, as well. Which, for the record, was fine with me. I wasn't in a hurry to move him to a new bed.

However ... we did set up the furniture while he was in Montana with Grandma.

We talked to him by phone as the carpet was laid, and I let him know that I was setting up new beds for him. He was stoked. We brought him home from Montana in the middle of the night so he slept in the crib. But first thing the next morning he scoped out his new digs.

Not surprisingly, he immediately climbed to the top bunk and wanted to nap there later in the day. I agreed to let him sleep on the bottom bunk (not so keen on the idea of going straight from a crib to the TOP bunk!) but he was too excited, too fidgety, to actually sleep. He ended up crashing in his crib. But that night he tried again and fell right to sleep in his big boy bed.

There's no turning back now. This kid's growing up.