Project: Conversion - Part 2

Today we had a mission! Mattress. Bedspring. Linens. Anything else was secondary! (Not entirely true – I had put off going to Costco and Meijer for a long time and our list was getting ridiculous.)

After a long day on yesterday, we took advantage of the morning and slept in. (After not a completely restful night, we needed it!) However, once we were awake and ready to go, we headed right out to finish Shawn’s bed. Raj and Shawn went in one car while I drove the van with the back seats flattened in hopes of bringing a mattress and box spring home with us.


Without too much hassle, we picked a full size mattress and bunkie board (a 2 inch box spring to keep the overall bed height low) from Back to Bed. We were able to bring the mattress home with us, but the bunkie board wasn’t in stock. So, we’ll have to pick that up on Tuesday. The salesman assured us that since Shawn is light, he’d be fine sleeping on the mattress without the bunkie board for a few days without the risk of caving the mattress into the support beams.


Next, we drove down the street to Bed, Bath, & Beyond to get linens. We found a great set that would’ve been perfect for his room – green spread with roads, street signs, cars, trucks, etc.

Kas Kids Raceway from
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=129861

"A colorful raceway gears your child up for a great night's sleep. The bed ensemble has a sham and comforter that reverses from a raceway to a black and white checkered pattern that matches the toss pillow, while the blue printed sheets and solid bed skirt complete the look..."

But of course, it was out of stock and discontinued. They just hadn’t taken the display of it down yet. Grr…


Instead, we found another set that’s just as fun. Though it doesn’t really go with his room, it doesn’t clash either and he does have a budding interest, so it’s fine. (We should have more than one set on hand anyway, so we’ll look for another car/truck themed one in the meantime. At least we have something for now.)

Kas Kids Dino from
http://calgary.flyerland.ca/products/bed-bath-and-beyond-kas-kids-dino-complete-product-7655293

"A land of colorful, playful dinosaurs comes to life with this exciting bed ensemble. Shades of navy, vibrant green, soft blue, purple and white adorn the sham and comforter in a prehistoric scene that reverses to a modern plaid. A plaid bed skirt and toss..."

On the way home, Shawn fell asleep in the car. While he napped, I went to Meijer and Costco (and picked up dinner while I shopped). When I got home, I threw the new bedding into the laundry and after putting away the goods, we had chicken salad on crescents a la Costco for dinner.


The new bedding took a little longer to dry than I had anticipated, so while there was a mattress to sleep on, Shawn still really had no place to sleep that night… so he joined us… again.

...We probably could’ve planned this better!

…Again.