Currently we are living in a 2 bedroom place and my daughter is 3.5 years old and has always had her own room. We now have a 2 month old and pretty soon he will be out of his bassinet and we will sharing his sister's bedroom.
Do you have your kids sharing rooms? Even opposite genders? At what age do you think they need there own space?
I remember growing up and I shared a room with my sister for many years. It was harder for her once she hit puberty. I even remember when she got her period and even though I did not know what exactly it meant I remember teasing her and being a mean younger sister. It is no wonder she wanted to move to the basement as soon as my brother was out of the house. Even though I remember being a pest I do remember having many fond memories too. I remember playing with our barbies, talking in the night, waking up early on Christmas morning, having her look down from the top bunk and make me giggle, and so many more.
I am a little nervous that Titus will wake Selah up when he wakes up for his middle of the night feedings. Hmmm... what can a parent do if that happens? I also know that hubby and I are going to have to take some day to reorganize and go through Selah's room and get rid of a few things and think about where the crib will fit best. I know we can make it work!
I would love to hear your thoughts on shared bedrooms! Any advice? I was also reading a similar blog post on baby center: CLICK HERE to read it.
Do you have your kids sharing rooms? Even opposite genders? At what age do you think they need there own space?
I remember growing up and I shared a room with my sister for many years. It was harder for her once she hit puberty. I even remember when she got her period and even though I did not know what exactly it meant I remember teasing her and being a mean younger sister. It is no wonder she wanted to move to the basement as soon as my brother was out of the house. Even though I remember being a pest I do remember having many fond memories too. I remember playing with our barbies, talking in the night, waking up early on Christmas morning, having her look down from the top bunk and make me giggle, and so many more.
I am a little nervous that Titus will wake Selah up when he wakes up for his middle of the night feedings. Hmmm... what can a parent do if that happens? I also know that hubby and I are going to have to take some day to reorganize and go through Selah's room and get rid of a few things and think about where the crib will fit best. I know we can make it work!
I would love to hear your thoughts on shared bedrooms! Any advice? I was also reading a similar blog post on baby center: CLICK HERE to read it.
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I shared a room with my brother for a few years. we are 7.5 yrs apart. I forget when my mom moved me to a room of my own (they made in the basement- not fun). I think when they are old enough to want their privacy. Some kids are aware of their gender privacy needs at older ages and some at younger.
I think that your 3 year old will LOVE it!! Get her to help out with making a spot for her new roomie! Just make sure that she knows not to mess with the little guy when he's sleeping and you'll be good to go. Wish you the best!!
I think you read some of this already - but here's our updates on the shared bedroom :) http://houseofwoyaks.blogspot.com/2011/06/shared-bedroom-adventures.html
-Miranda
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