Fort Day

So yesterday I had a scare. My son almost fell out of our second story window because he didn't listen when I told him the first time he shouldn't hit the screen. Disaster was averted (obviously) but I still felt like today Calvin and I should have some bonding/creating time.

My son and I love creating stuff; especially when we are recycling. Or as Calvin says; 'fixing', Today we 'fixed' his old playpen.

From this

 to this

Super easy and fun project to do with a little toddler. Our playpen was a really cheap one from a store ending in 'mart' from when he was little. It had been used for sleepovers at grandma's before he slept in a real  bed. He's been sleeping in a real bed for a while now and this playpen has just been taking up room in our van. Calvin LOVES to hide and play in dark spaces. First we 'cleaned' up his room first. (Calvin cleaning still involves mostly mommy cleaning at this point, but he's getting better)

Then we pulled the playpen in from the car and set it up.
Here's Calvin ready to start helping.

The old mesh even had a big hole in one side to help us get started, but mesh is super easy to cut. Just stick your scissors in anywhere and get started cutting!

Either start a hole in the middle and cut up to the top or sides and cut along the inside of the mesh. Proper supervision is important!

Cut out all of the mesh and then vacuum (you will have fluff!!)

Set up as normal with the bottom in and as pillows/toys as desired and drape your new tent frame with blankets.

Now have fun playing peek a boo!!