The nursery

It just occurred to me that I haven't posted pictures of the incredible job Jason did on the nursery room. I don't really have any before pictures, but this is the completed room. I must admit it's the only fully completed room in the house, but it makes me feel good to have this room finished.

So, as you can see it's not pink. Jason striped and painted the walls Crown ivory cream, the border, mobile and cot bumper were from mama's and papa's. I wasn't going to do the whole themed baby room thing, they can look dated so quickly, but I thought this was subtle enough. I also know how much Jarom and Tayler love Winnie and Pooh, they find it very comforting and love having the original A.A. Milne stories and poems read to them. The cot was from Mothercare, I got it when it was on offer in the summer, and the shelf was from Blooming Marvelous, I felt it went well with the other items in the room.


I particularly love the picture of Jesus, it was the one hung in our living room, but we thought it was time for a change down there and the colours go so nicely in the nursery room. I also love the Beatrix Potter plate and money box, they were mine from when I was younger and they have a lot of sentimental value. Mum and Dad had them in their home until recently, but Dad is having to bring everything with him when he comes so I found the perfect home for them.

So we're pretty much ready for baby number 3, I even found some of the boys old clothes and babygrows I didn't realise I had. They're washed and ready to go. I couldn't resist the stripy outfit that's currently hanging on the shelf in the nursery - how cute! It's from Next.

Oh, and by the way we've chosen a name - Nathanel! I'm really happy with it. It didn't take long for me to decide. We did hold a baby naming competition - Jason was routing for 'Austin', Jarom liked 'Charlie' and Tayler's choice was 'Snoopy'. Needless to say, I won! Nathanel means 'Gift from God' and everytime I think about that it makes me feel good. So there you have it. Just can't wait till Christmas when this little man should arrive.