Jo-Ann's A Blogger
July 03, 2008
Today is crib day. Our crib we ordered weeks ago arrives today. I have been making preparations for Julian’s room for a few weeks. Oh, by the way Jo-Ann and I have finally come to a decision on a name for our son. Julian. We fell in love with the name Julian after looking through a name book that our friend Jen had given to us to check out. I saw it and quickly called Jo-Ann to tell her. She liked it too. Julian Richard. Jude for short. 
Like I was saying, I have been making preparations for Julian’s room for some time now. Painting and wainscotting. Wiring a speaker system in his room that is controlled from our room, so that Julian can have some light music to help aid him in his sleep. We were able to find this really cool laser projector that projects moving stars on the ceiling. It claims to have random shooting stars, but I have stared at the stars projected by this device many times and never once saw one. Maybe they are as rare as they are in real life?
Jo-Ann has also joined the world of Blogging. You can check out her blog at AdoptingJude.com. We were waiting to decide on a name before she started her blog. She officially launched it last night.
So the room. Like I said we ordered a crib a few weeks ago with a dresser. They are very dark in color, espresso I believe is the color. It has solid wood construction and the crib can be converted into a toddler bed and then eventually into a full size bed. I wanted to get something that Julian can use for a long time. It will look very nice with the green walls and the white wainscotting that I did. We are currently in search of a gliding chair for those long nights when Julian needs a little comforting to sleep. A book shelf for his books, of which Jo-Ann plans to have many. I guess she figures that Jo-Ann and I were both book people when we were kids and hopes to promote Julian in the same direction. Besides, she is a teacher. Teacher knows best.
We have been a little apprehensive about mattresses, though. One store salesperson said that we are best off buying a mattress that is 2 sided. One side is a little harder for a baby and the other side is softer for a toddler. Seems to make sense. But then we go to another store and they tell us that all mattresses are that way. Hmm. So we are still doing research on mattresses. Plus, we have the added issue that Korean children very often sleep on hard beds or even the floor. They are used to little or no cushioning. So that is an extra consideration.
I took some shots of the crib and dresser in the room for you all to see. Next is the theme, of which Jo-Ann has already decided, somewhat. Teddy Bears. I will keep you informed.
Like I was saying, I have been making preparations for Julian’s room for some time now. Painting and wainscotting. Wiring a speaker system in his room that is controlled from our room, so that Julian can have some light music to help aid him in his sleep. We were able to find this really cool laser projector that projects moving stars on the ceiling. It claims to have random shooting stars, but I have stared at the stars projected by this device many times and never once saw one. Maybe they are as rare as they are in real life?
Jo-Ann has also joined the world of Blogging. You can check out her blog at AdoptingJude.com. We were waiting to decide on a name before she started her blog. She officially launched it last night.
So the room. Like I said we ordered a crib a few weeks ago with a dresser. They are very dark in color, espresso I believe is the color. It has solid wood construction and the crib can be converted into a toddler bed and then eventually into a full size bed. I wanted to get something that Julian can use for a long time. It will look very nice with the green walls and the white wainscotting that I did. We are currently in search of a gliding chair for those long nights when Julian needs a little comforting to sleep. A book shelf for his books, of which Jo-Ann plans to have many. I guess she figures that Jo-Ann and I were both book people when we were kids and hopes to promote Julian in the same direction. Besides, she is a teacher. Teacher knows best.
We have been a little apprehensive about mattresses, though. One store salesperson said that we are best off buying a mattress that is 2 sided. One side is a little harder for a baby and the other side is softer for a toddler. Seems to make sense. But then we go to another store and they tell us that all mattresses are that way. Hmm. So we are still doing research on mattresses. Plus, we have the added issue that Korean children very often sleep on hard beds or even the floor. They are used to little or no cushioning. So that is an extra consideration. I took some shots of the crib and dresser in the room for you all to see. Next is the theme, of which Jo-Ann has already decided, somewhat. Teddy Bears. I will keep you informed.