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Why oh why did I decide it would be fun to paint big harlequin-pattern diamonds on the walls of the baby’s room? A pattern that would require lots of precise measuring, pencil lines, and precise taping? A scheme that required math, rulers, swearing, and several erasers?
Even though it was time-consuming and frustrating to get right, and even though I cut way back on the number of diamonds in the pattern and made them kinda, well, BIG… I am proud of the results.
Plus, there’s a few “fun errors” that Aquaman will some day be old enough to discover. “Mom, Dad, why is that corner of the room dark yellow when it’s supposed to be light yellow?”
I am quite pleased with our choice of crib, so far. It’s a Babi Italia Pinehurst Lifestyle Crib, which means it transforms into a toddler bed and then a fullsize regular bed when he’s old enough. The wood is a beautiful color, thick, and smooth, and all the bolts and cams are made of super-thick brass. Most importantly: an 8-months-pregnant woman put it together by herself in less than 30 minutes (not because her husband wasn’t there, but because she wanted to see how easy it was).
The animals and letters embroidery is one of my favorite things, ever. Mom made it for me when I was a baby; I remember it hanging in my room when I was little. And now it’s going to hang in MY baby’s room!
it looks beautiful. good job.
-K
Oh wow, the room is really gorgeous! Ya know, I have a blanket that your mom made for me when I was born hanging in my son’s room. Her work is certainly worth hanging on to! She also gave me a beautiful quilt for our wedding. Sadly, I do not have any crafty skills to speak of.