New over-the-crib art...courtesy of TJNeal Studios...
We moved our blue chair into her room because I needed somewhere more comfortable to sit at night when she needs a little help going back to sleep...
My back has already started hurting with this pregnancy, but it feels the best after I sleep in this chair. {And occasionally...ok, most nights...I do fall asleep there.}
The cards above are little ABC reminders...I want to straighten this up a bit, but it will do for now.
A few additions to her bulletin board, including a Dr. Seuss calendar. We've been trying to read the featured book each month, which is a good excuse to add to her library, but her bookshelf is getting crowded!
I had been thinking that we could use another dresser once Little Sister arrives, and, lo and behold, our neighbors left one on the curb for us. ;) It needs a bit of paint and a tiny bit of work, but it's generally in excellent condition {and mighty pretty if I may say so}!
Now that she is standing more, we moved some of the breakables up higher, too. She also has a nice big play space in the center of the room, and I hope she enjoys her room for one for a few more months.
Now...any suggestions for little people sharing a room {or sharing everything}? It's not something Jason or I did growing up, so we don't have any frame of reference.
Well, my sister was 5 years younger than I and we successfully shared. I would advise that as the girls get a little older they each select a "My Corner," and decorate that space as they each choose. That space will be sacrosanct to each girl, and may be entered only by polite request or invitation by each sister. The rest of the room will be shared space, but NOTHING in the "My Corners" may be touched or borrowed without express permission. Also, let there be an imaginary line drawn down the center of the room. Each girl will be responsible for the cleaning duties and picking up of her half only. That solves the "I cleaned but she wouldn't help" arguments. Mom and Dad can tell at a glance who is doing her chores and who is not. Ah! Peace in the Kingdom (We hope!)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea--thank you!
DeleteI'm curious what the ABC reminder cards are? Also, I shared with my brother but I don't have any tips from the parent perspective. Hopefully someone else can help you out. And I could use that sleep chair this way :)
ReplyDeleteThey are just greeting cards I found that have the alphabet (one on each card with a picture). I tacked them to ribbon and then hung it on the wall. We just look at them, talk about the letters, and sing the song!
DeleteMy brothers and I shared a room until I was 5 (they were 7 & 9) and I only have fond memories so embrace the close relationship they're sure to have! Once C gets to sleeping better, most kids sleep much more soundly than us adults. I have decorated both of my kids' rooms with books with their names in titles (found them on Amazon) and that sounds right up your alley! Good luck!! Our two biggest are going to combine here soon so I'm interested to see how that goes :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so encouraging--thank you! And I love the idea of finding books with their names. I feel an Amazon search coming on!
DeleteWell, I've been reading you for a while, but don't think I've ever posted. This one got me. Have no fear of the girls sharing a room! I never shared a room with a sibling myself, but my first 2 daughters were 16 months apart (daughter #3 came 2 years later, and son came 17 mos. after that). My oldest two are now 17 and almost 16 and they are best friends. For a brief season, we had all three girls in one room (bunk beds with a trundle) and it worked out fine. You have to be a little more creative about bedtime, but with yours close in age, you won't have bedtimes that are too different, I'm guessing. It may be a little hard energy-wise on you for the first few months, but the day will come when their naps synchronize, and those will be your best Sunday afternoons. :) So excited for you and your family! With 4 teenagers, I will just reiterate the timeworn phrase, "the days are long, but the years are short."
ReplyDeleteWelcome! Thank you so much for the encouragement! I'm always thrilled to hear someone who has been there with little ones so close in age, and how wonderful that your girls are still good friends. Thanks again for reading!
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