jake's big boy room

now that jake is two, it's time for a big boy room.  well, not really, but he's expecting a sister in june and we need to switch their rooms.  so what better time to smooth the transition from only child to limelight sharer and from mommy and daddy's room to his own?  matt is always up for a challenge so he dug right into it.  our agreement compromise was that he had as much as i could let go full control over jake's new room and i had control over her nursery.  one visit to ikea (and a little pintrest browsing on my part) and our visions were in sync.  and just when it came time to decide on what we like versus what we can afford, in steps grandma jeanene who spoils jake beyond belief and buys him something weekly.  let's just say that our complete vision came true because of her.  early birthday present to jake from grandma?  a new room!  here are some pics of the process with final pics to follow when it's all completed.

transforming from guest room to jake's room

daddy's helper.