Bunk Beds

Kate had asked Santa Claus for bunk beds this year for Christmas. We explained to her that Santa did not deliver furniture he just brought toys. So she asked for a trampoline instead....don't know if we made life any easier on Santa or not.

Rachel, Luke and Kate all wanted bunk beds. Aunt Cara set us up with some people from Uncle Beaubie's cousin's church that were giving away some bunk beds. Everybody was so excited about the bunk beds. They could not wait to get them painted and set up. They were very helpful with sanding the beds.

Well the whole process took me about 4 months. It was pretty hard to find time to work on them when I  did not have kids around. Paint and kids do not mix well. I started to get a little pressure from Chris to finish the painting so he could have his parking space back in the garage before it got so hot.

Turns out I am not a very good painter, and I don't like to paint much at all. At least the kids are very forgiving of all the paint runs and mistakes. I have learned my lesson about painting furniture. I will be buying it already the color I want in the future.

Kate was the winner of the bunk beds. She already had a twin mattress, and we thought that would be a good way to get her to sleep in her own bed.

The kids were all very excited to have the beds finished and set up. Rachel and Luke slept together on the top bunk the first night. Kate was at Memaw's house. When she got back she was surprised to see her new bed in her room. She was happy and excited. She slept on the top bunk with Rachel that first night.

I must report Kate has only spent one night on the bunk bed. Rachel and Luke have spent two nights on it. I know it took me longer to paint the thing than they have slept on it in two weeks. Also, Chris is still parking outside in 100 degree heat. Go figure!!