Nursery Update
Well, the nursery project is coming along nicely. Right now we're at that stage where the whole upstairs is kind of a wreck, because we are in the process of switching things between our bedroom and the study (ie the future nursery), but we are definitely making a lot of progress. Within the next few days we should really be able to get both rooms straightened out.
But there's one corner of the future nursery that is already just about done. And if you know me, it should come as no surprise:
This baby may not be here yet, but when he arrives, he'll have plenty to read. (Click on the picture to see a larger version.)
I know that looks like a lot of books for someone who doesn't even have a name yet, but about two-thirds of them are hand-me-downs from his mommy. I have a lot more children's books than the ones in this picture, but most of my favorite read-aloud books from my childhood are on this shelf. The rest are newer books I've bought in the last few years and recent gifts from friends and family. We'll be able to read Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, and The Color Kittens together. We even have some German books!
The bookcase itself is also special. Marty and I bought it years ago in Pennsylvania, when we were in graduate school, and finished it ourselves. It's a pretty little bookcase and it's just the right size for the baby's room. The top shelf will be for CDs and we will put a CD player on top of the bookcase, so he can have music as well as books to read.
You may also notice, down in the lower left corner of the picture, my super book bag. It is the perfect size for carrying books -- I am sure we'll use it a lot, on trips to the library and all over. And the most amazing part is that it was hand-made for me by my friend Laura! I really love it a lot.
So even though the rest of the room still needs to be finished, I am excited that the bookcase corner is just about ready.
But there's one corner of the future nursery that is already just about done. And if you know me, it should come as no surprise:
This baby may not be here yet, but when he arrives, he'll have plenty to read. (Click on the picture to see a larger version.)
I know that looks like a lot of books for someone who doesn't even have a name yet, but about two-thirds of them are hand-me-downs from his mommy. I have a lot more children's books than the ones in this picture, but most of my favorite read-aloud books from my childhood are on this shelf. The rest are newer books I've bought in the last few years and recent gifts from friends and family. We'll be able to read Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, and The Color Kittens together. We even have some German books!
The bookcase itself is also special. Marty and I bought it years ago in Pennsylvania, when we were in graduate school, and finished it ourselves. It's a pretty little bookcase and it's just the right size for the baby's room. The top shelf will be for CDs and we will put a CD player on top of the bookcase, so he can have music as well as books to read.
You may also notice, down in the lower left corner of the picture, my super book bag. It is the perfect size for carrying books -- I am sure we'll use it a lot, on trips to the library and all over. And the most amazing part is that it was hand-made for me by my friend Laura! I really love it a lot.
So even though the rest of the room still needs to be finished, I am excited that the bookcase corner is just about ready.
3 Comments:
That's a great start on the library! We have the same shelf hanging in Ben's room. It's been there since it was Jackson's nursery. We love children's books too. Goodnight Moon probably got read the most with Jackson when he was a baby.
What a fabulous book collection!! And I love that lamp.
It looks like such a cheerful, warm little corner for someone's mind to grow!
Laura, the lamp is from IKEA! I have a matching area rug (we used it in Germany) and a big cushion for the couch with the same design. It's very Swedish!
The Ladybug and Caterpillar books are on the shelf, along with the stuffed caterpillar!
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