A love affair at 2.

I'm encouraging a love affair in my young child. The subject of his affection: dump trucks and tractors. It could be worse.

This past week and a half I've been keeping myself busy with a big project involving the love affair subjects. When I was pregnant I started cleaning out closets in anticipation of needing space for a new baby. My plans included moving Tristan out of the nursery into a newly redecorated "big boy room" (i.e. the current spare bedroom). These plans were not supposed to commence until summer time, but since the work had already begun I decided now is the time to make the big move.

Last night was the first night Tristan slept in his "new" room and he did just fine (ever the nervous mommy I was afraid the change might throw off my hard work at keeping his sleeping schedule on track). He's still in his crib as he's not quite ready for a toddler bed. Notice the crib tent? I'd be a zombie without it. Below he's pointing out his new "dactor" (interpretation: tractor) pillow that I sewed up for him.

Embracing his choice of vehicles, I purchased construction equipment bedding from Company Kids. Which, by the way, for you Pottery Barn lovers, is an excellent place to buy kids bedding for half the price that has PBK quality. This is twin size, but with a bit of tucking and poking and acrobatics from Mommy, it fits around his crib mattress quite well.

The toy nook. I'm thrilled there is enough space for some toys in the new room as the nursery was a bit too small. It lessens what I have to trip over in the living room.

A cozy book reading nook for my little book worm.

Polka-dot shadows (or bubbles if you ask Super T) that I painted on the maroon wall. We are anxiously awaiting two big canvas paintings for this wall done by Auntie Chantay of a dump truck and tractor as she is the artist in the family.

The coolest part of all this aside from more space and a happy boy is I didn't spent a month of my husband's pay in order to pull it together. Repourposing is my middle name. I only bought the bedding, rug (Walmart rocks!) and bookshelf (thank you Goodwill for that)!

*** Random side note...Now that I see these pictures that white cord between the books and chair is REALLY bugging me. I've gotta do something about that!