So, Miles, our big, loud, daring, adventurous 2 year old boy has fallen in love with a baby doll.
He calls her “baby” or “Etta” and lovingly cares for her during the day. I love watching him wrap her in blankets, give her “rides” on our stuffed chicken toy, snuggle her, read her books, and put her “night, night.” He sometimes brings her to me for milk, or “nurses” her himself. I even found him singing “Happy {birthday} to you!” to her.
It is unexpected behavior from a boy who so often is instigating wrestling matches, pirate attacks, sword fights, and loudly and proudly announcing every bodily function.
It’s so precious and I will miss it when he moves on.
In renovation news, the 2nd floor got stained today! I recently posted about this amazing zero VOC floor stain/sealer called Rubio Monocoat that I found, and I absolutely LOVE the way it looks. The crew started yesterday, so you can imagine my surprise when I got to the house today at 10:30am and they were already done staining it. They have done an amazing job and I am so happy that we found them!
The floor boards themselves are imperfect with knots, and saw marks, and little holes here and there, but they are perfect for us. I’ll do a post soon about the type of wood we used (we got it for a steal!) and why.
Once the trim carpenters are finished Friday the first floor can be prepped and stained. Then, cabinets, vanities, appliances, etc.! I can’t believe we are so close. I am shooting for a May 10 move-in. Hank, isn’t so optimistic. But I’m not going to let the fact that he is right 99.9% of the time with stuff like this get me down. I’m determined!
Plus, if I have to make one more decision about anything my head may spin around.
Oh, and here’s the boys’ shower. What do you think?!
I’m in love with it so don’t tell me if you don’t like it. Ok you can. No, nevermind, don’t.
