7th July 2010
Annie got her first big-girl bed! She has a room of her very own, at least for now, and sleeps pretty well. AND she is completely weaned from her binky! Nothing like the pacifier getting lost to force her to quit cold-turkey. She really didn't have a choice! There were some rough spots the first few days, but now she's doing fine, and I'm amazed at what a big girl she's becoming!
Carl is nearly done remodeling the boys' room downstairs (all of our bedrooms are downstairs, on the entry level). Meanwhile, the boys sleep upstairs on mattresses on the family room floor. (We realized we had to get curtains up pretty quick because it currently stays light past 11pm, and we all stay up too late thinking it's earlier than it is!) In Norway, bedding is simple: one sheet on bottom, and a warm duvet on top. Often, the pillow case matches the duvet cover. That's all that's required--no middle sheets and blankets to worry about.
The posters on the wall were made for us as a Faith in God activity, and presented to our kids their first day in Primary (they had asked us what our kids were interested in)! It was a really thoughtful welcome, and our kids love their posters.
As for Carl and I, we're still sleeping on our king-size air mattress. It's really pretty comfy, and will have to do until we can afford a new bed because we've already over-spent on furniture!
