Surfboard growth chart
Back in July when I started snooping around amazon.com looking for birthday ideas for Henry, I came across a surfboard growth chart:
I instantly fell in love with it. Not only does it have a surf theme, which is what I'm going for in Henry's room, but it's something that he'll get to keep forever if he wants to. (It made me a little sad to cover up the previous homeowner's offspring's record of growth when we decided to repaint the kitchen.) So I added it to Henry's birthday wishlist and moved on.
A few days later, for some reason Dave's dad popped into my head, which made me think of the pond he built, which made me think (once again) "Wow, I can't believe he built a pond", which made me think if he could do that, he could probably make Henry a surfboard growth chart. So I mentioned it to him, sent him the link to the inspiration growth chart, and he said he'd give it a shot. Would you like to see the end result?
Isn't it the coolest thing you've ever seen? It came out beautifully. Dave's dad and I went shopping for paint colors while we were down in Virginia for a visit earlier this summer. After we chose the paint, we talked a little about how to put the numbers on and I suggested we go to a craft store to see what kind of pens and stencils they had. He thought that sounded like a good idea, which was completely mind-blowing for two reasons: (1) most men have a natural aversion to craft stores, and (2) whenever I suggest to his offspring (we'll call him "Dave") that we go to one, Dave immediately starts fussing and grumping and proclaiming that he couldn't think of a worse idea, so I'm used to having to put up more of a fight. When Dave's dad said "Great, let's go," my initial reaction was "Really? Just like that?", but that was nothing compared to when I asked if he'd mind if I took a quick look at the yarn section: he said "Sure!" That's when my head exploded. Dave, are you paying attention?
We picked up a couple of different silver pens and stencils (although I recall he later mentioned having to buy a bigger stencil for the numbers to replace the one we'd originally thought would work). I had been planning on ordering the hibiscus stickers from a shop I found online, but while I was at Target yesterday perusing the automotive section, I found some stickers there proving once again that whatever it is you need, Target has it. They're white with silver outlines which goes perfectly with the silver pen.
Right now Henry hates standing in front of it, but only because lately he appears to hate doing anything if it seems like we really want him to do it. Cursed toddler power plays. I'm going to try reverse psychology on him and insist he refrain from standing in front of it.