We now have one week of Big Boy Bed under our belts!
I found this bed for Easton on Craigslist a few months back.
I decided to paint and distress it rather than leaving it the natural wood.
Please pardon the mess of a garage.
The process is really quite simple.
I sanded down the original finish off of the bed.
I applied 2 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey.
I distressed the corners and some of the raised pieces of wood.
And sealed it with a clear coat of wax.
Our first attempt to put the bed together FAILED when the wood rails that came with the bed broke.
Last Monday on a whim we got the new bed put together and set up.
Easton was amped up with excitement.
Come bedtime he was singing a different tune though.
I laid down with him and we talked about what a big boy he was.
How proud we were of him.
That his new sister would need his baby bed for a little while.
That mommy had painted it and daddy had put it all together.
That we'd get some new fun stuff for his room very soon.
He told me a few times he wanted his baby bed.
He didn't like this big bed.
He wanted me to put his other bed back together.
But, we talked a little more, I said his prayers, I laid with him a minute and I kissed him goodnight.
I never heard a peep from him after that.
He slept like a log and we woke him up Tuesday morning with praise and kisses!
{first night in the big boy bed}
Each night has gotten better.
Some nights we read books.
Some nights I lay in there a minute before prayers.
Some nights Lance and I both lay with him.
Some nights we go upstairs first then I just tuck him in and say his prayers.
All of these ways and he's done just fine.
{temporary covers & pillows- not that he cares!}
Sunday I went in to check on him during his nap and he was cacooned in his sheet.
Cozy as can be in his new bed.
Kelly Green & Navy are the colors for his new room.
We have some furniture moving around to do. Hanging up a water color cow print, a pallet with the US map painted on it, deer skulls (YES! I DID!!) and curtains, but once it's all put together, I'll post some pix. It's super cute in my head. I hope it turns out as cute!
I'm calling it "Farm Chic" as was my inspiration on Pinterest!
I can't wait to have it finished!
Happy Monday!
Hope you're having a fabulous week!
