Bushman Clubhouse

Welcome to a MASTERPIECE! Ryan completed the January 2011 Project. Let me introduce you to the Bushman Clubhouse!

(Picture the ladder the same color red that the lettering is! I haven't completed that yet!)

It took 2 full Saturdays, several hours during the week and my few hours of painting to get this bad boy complete. It includes a ladder, a bunk for a twin bed, a slide, a chalkboard wall, interior lights and light switch!

I love the Crooked Playhouses, and I think Ryan pulled this off perfectly!


You can see the lights in the ceiling. We put their mini-kitchen in, a little dresser to hold coloring and kitchen supplies (left) and a table with a fresh coat of chalkboard paint on top.

Here is a view of the table, chairs and to the right, the chalkboard. They love playing school, doodling, practicing letters (Cannon).

At the top of the soon-to-be-red ladder, is Cannon's twin bed. He loves climbing up there for bedtime. Ryan put that faux roof on as a safety precaution, to keep him from rolling off while asleep, or jumping off while awake.

And I've saved the best for last! The slide. The kids favorite. I will admit, I needed some encouraging, but has proved to be the best part.

The first weekend it was completed we didn't see the kids. From the time they were awake till when they went to bed, they were playing in Cannon's room. The novelty has worn of slightly, but they still spend majority of their time in their rooms. Also, our new rule, NO TOYS IN THE LIVING ROOM seems to have stuck. Thank goodness! The timing of this project couldn't have been more perfect, since we have been "snowed in" last week (Tues - Fri) and this week (school closed today and tomorrow). The kids have kept themselves pretty occupied, which keeps mom and dad sane!