Friday, May 29, 2009

Nest



There was deliberation about room arrangements before Roman came. I decided to put him in his own space, and let Lily and Zach have "bunky beds" as they call them. Good choice. Roman's little room is our spot to get away from the boisterousness that is the Painter Home. Having this place to go reminds me to stare into his little eyes and give him gobs of attention. Just yesterday -while in his room- he flashed a HUGE and full of purpose (not gas) smile at me. It's crazy what that does to my heart. Feels like it is going to leap from my chest.

The crib and dresser are finally painted and reassembled. Funny story. When we found out we were pregnant with Zach, David was over the moon. Super pumped. He WANTED to go shopping for a crib. We went to a baby store. I wasn't excited about anything I saw, but pointing to a set I said, "well, I guess of all the choices here, that one is my favorite". It was the first store we visited, I figured there would be plenty more. I was only a few weeks pregnant. The next day I got home from work and David was like, "oh, I had some extra time so I went back by the baby store and put the crib on lay-away, they said it was the only one left." I was like, "WHAT??" He thought lay-away was the same thing as HOLD. Didn't blink an eye when they asked for a non-refundable deposit. Needless to say, the crib and dresser set was ours. I think BECAUSE of that story, and how it represents Dave's enthusiasm for being a parent, I treasure it.
3 little guy and 1 medium guy:







15 comments:

Nicole said...

SOOO cute, i love baby close ups. the nursery looks great too :)

Christy said...

oh my word tara, that is pretty much the cutest nursery i've ever seen. can i live there? and your little roman keeps getting cuter and cuter. i can't wait to have my own!

Jill Revell said...

Great job on the nursery...it's looks perfect!

Those are such sweet picture of your boys. I love it when they smile on purpose - total heart melter!

A said...

The nursery looks great! And your little guys are precious!

dixonfamily said...

Your boys are beautiful!! Seriously, you have a gift for decorating and putting things together! Beautiful room!!

Nicole said...

Tara ~ What a beautiful nursery!!! You have such a gift and a wonderful way of viewing life. Your little ones are ADORABLE. So glad I got to see Roman up close a few weeks ago!

Lora said...

Perfect pictures, Perfect room, the light is amazing!

Zach 'n' Jack said...

amazing........i love your decorating style, it is so beautiful and elegant - timeless! You have beautiful children, a beautiful hubby, and you are beautiful too!! Love ya!

kat and jason said...

hey--adorable room!! where did you find the chandelier--i've been looking all over for a little one for girl #3's room....???

Court and Britt said...

I LOVE the nursery, it has "TARA" written all over it:). And the pictures are darling!! I WANT YOUR CAMERA (& you photography talents) please!!

Whit said...

You are such an inspiration to me. I'm sure I tell you that in every comment I leave-but it couldn't be more true.
Oh, and can you come decorate my future nursery? haha..

Barbara said...

When-ever we actually move...I'll have to send you pics of the boys rooms so you can advise me on what to do!!! What a sweet nursery - I just love it:) Great baby pictures too:)

Isaura said...

love the little nursery. i like how you mixed up the patterns and not everything is so matchy, matchy. and i love that tiny suit, precious!!

Missy said...

Beautiful. Everything you touch turns out gorgeous! You have the eye for combining prints and patterns and I wish I did too! Seriously, love the room and your little Roman (he is such a mixture of your other two - such a perfect addition to your family).

Missy said...

Did you make those beautiful curtains??