The Big Boy Bed & My Knight In Shining Armor

Since Tyson is now 2, we're upgrading to a big boy bed. I'm not really sure why, other than the fact that Ava got a big girl bed on her 2nd birthday...only because we needed her crib for Tyson!

We settled on a super cool bunk bed from IKEA that has a tent on top. I want one!!! So Aunt Amy, Uncle Fred, Ava, Tyson and I ventured to IKEA yesterday for the big purchase. Tyson was well aware what we were there to shop for, so he decided to voluntarily try out various beds along the way as we made our way to the kid's section of IKEA. I felt like he was recreating Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Juuuussst right.


One of the best parts of IKEA is when you get to the warehouse and you get to switch carts and get a ride on the super big flatbed! The kids and I raced up and down the warehouse aisles while they were playing "horse-y" on the new bed box. Giddy'up!!!


Now here is my Knight in Shining Armor (although his armor became wet quickly as it was pouring rain). We were headed up I-95, just a few exits from home when the van was making a terrible noise. And it was pulling to the right. Yep, flat tire!!!! I have never had one in my life! I am SOOOOOO grateful that Fred was in the car. I mean, if you're going to have a flat, who better to have in the car than an engineer who is also a mechanic??!!! I have no idea what I would have done. The kids were asleep, it was pouring rain, and we were on the side of I-95 for crying out loud!!! Thank you Jesus for Uncle Fred.

He had that tire changed in no time.

TTV

One of my new projects is a wall of photos in the downstairs living room. I've decided to do 3 rows of 3 frames with images of the kids and/or our family with the following TTV look. I'm so excited to get this project done but I know it's going to take a while to go through all my photos and choose just 9!

IKEA Day

Drum roll please......today was our IKEA day! I know IKEA is coming to Denver, and it will be there when we move back, and I'm excited about that, but I am so glad to be near one in NY. It comes in so handy when you need "filler" furniture.

We introduced my mother-in-law to IKEA today because she had never been to one. I think she liked it. At least she came out with a bag of goodies.

I love these spinnying "egg" chairs, but I refuse to pay $80 for them. But it gives the kids something to look forward to when we go.

Grandma bought them the cool art easel with paper, a chalkboard, and a dry erase board, so we're excited to get that set up this week.



So other than my bag (OK, van full) full of goodies, my highlight of the day was the Swedish meatballs and the lingenberries. Mom even bought a jar of the lingenberries so we can have some this week while they are here. LOVE THEM!!

So Wade (who we took to the airport this morning to fly to Denver), I did bring a van full home as you can see here.

Yes, Mom and the kids sat behind those large boxes and the other van seat was put in the back. We actually fit!!! I was so excited, but it did take some help from an experienced IKEA professional to get everything in there. It was quite humorous. I got chairs for the living room....see next pic.

After naps, and a yummy (but lite) dinner, we ended our day in the living room doing puzzles and reading Christmas books. What a great ending to a great day.

We're headed into the city tomorrow since Wed-Fri it looks like snow and rain. Central Park Zoo and I think we'll take the kids to see Santa at Macy's.

PS. So the Grandma's arrived safely lastnight, although 2 hours later than expected. Yipee!!!