Redecorating

Not sure how many of you have used (or thought about using) baby-proofing as an excuse to buy new furniture. I have - several times! Most recently I decided that I was tired of our coffee table. It is a great coffee table and I "inherited" it 10 years ago when I started law school (wow - I am getting old!). The table was just too big for the new rug that I bought (Connor needed somewhere soft to play and we have all hardwoods in the living areas upstairs - see the trend). In addition, Connor was putting his hands on the table and his feet on the couch (pike position) -um . . . DANGER?!? I don't have any photos because I was afraid he was going to fall and break his face! Last weekend, I spent nearly all weekend trying to make sure he didn't fall into the metal/glass coffee table at the beach - he didn't - and then Sunday night when we got home - we were about 2 minutes from bathtime and he fell and bit his lip - blood gushing everywhere (because lips really bleed) and that was the end of the coffee table upstairs. Connor was fine - only got upset for about 10 seconds. 15 minutes later I finally got it to stop bleeding - mainly because he didn't want me to put a papertowel in his mouth to clot it. Anyway, Colin finally got back from Baltimore later than night and I insisted that we move the table. It is currently the coffee table downstairs - and will probably stay there for awhile - MEANWHILE - back upstairs we needed a new coffee table - more kid friendly and smaller. Lucky for all of us- I had already purchased a new one! Most of our furniture is traditional - so I have been trying to add in some modern pieces for a more eclectic feel. (Colin thinks I am crazy) - but I got a Lucite table. It is small, kid friendly (curved edges - no corners) and inexpensive. I got it from Overstock so I didn't have to worry about paying a hefty shipping charge (~only $2.95)! Oh and since it is clear it makes the room seem SO MUCH BIGGER. I just need to find a good Lucite cleaner. I love it - I think it will take Colin a few weeks to Love it - but he will - eventually. Here is a picture of Connor exploring the table Tuesday morning - He is so funny!