Play Room

At Grandparents houses, there is always that play space that kids cherish. Growing up at my grandparents we loved the garage and the gigantic golf cart. (seriously it was a car sized golf cart!) At Nana and Grandpa Mike's house Will and Grace have the TV room that is put together for them to go completely nuts in. The gates up at the door to keep them out of the rest of the house and they get unrestricted play time without constantly being told "No, don't touch that". As a parent, we cherish these spaces because it's space for kids to use their imagination w/out us having to worry about them breaking something AND we get to actually sit down and chat instead of running after them constantly.

At Grammy and Grandpa's house, that space is under the stairs. Prior to this weekend that space was filled with house plans, stereo equipment, wrapping paper...you get the picture; stuff Will couldn't play with, but wanted too and a space he loved going in. But not anymore!

This room is the Grandbaby room! Set up just for kids. Adults have to duck to get in the space, so it's definitely a kids club! I can't say who was more excited; me or Will?

All his toys and books are in here and the stereo equipment is gated off so no restriction. He can come and go as he pleases. The back wall is getting a marker board so they can color. I say they because in a few short months, Mr. Will's new cousin will be here, so this space is for both of them. And I don't know that I've posted this yet, but Will's new cousin is a BOY! I'm so beyond excited for a little nephew. He doesn't have a name yet, so we call him Baby D. And Baby D and Will are going to have so much fun in this space. I can't promise the walls won't get colored on at some point, but I did promise to come repaint when it's all said and done! (sorry the pictures are so weak, I took them with my phone. Camera was dead!)

So now at both grandparents house, Will can spread his wings and explore without rules. (or too many rules anyway!)