Nursery

We aren't doing a nursery. We have a room for the baby, but it won't have a theme or decked out in the "must have" items. There will be a crib, a dresser and toy storage for later on. I've got a lot of questions about why we aren't doing a "traditional" nursery and our reasons are mainly fiscal. But when did having themed nursery become traditional. I didn't have one as a baby, neither did my parents. Anyway...our reasons.

First, we both feel that nurseries are for the parents and not for the baby. When the child begins to notice the room, they will be old enough to want to change it to something of their own liking, so why waste the money on expensive themed crib sheets, mobiles, wall hangings, etc.. I found a neutral crib bumper for $3 and crib sheets and blankets in neutral colors can be found for similar prices.

Second, we are lazy people and putting together a themed room takes time that we aren't willing to give up on yet. We would rather spend this time being close as a couple and time with our friends.

Third, we just aren't the theme kind of people. Our wedding didn't have a color scheme or theme. We just wanted to get married without the fuss and our marriage is just as valid as someone who went all out, just like our child will be happy (or not happy) in their crib regardless of what color the sheets are.

Now, we are fixing the room up a bit. This is going to be our test room for the rest of the house. We are going to replace the drywall, update the fixtures, add insulation if needed, fix any other issues that come up and paint it a neutral color. This room doesn't have a closet, so we may add one or just do a small shelving unit with a bar to hang up clothes.