E's "BIG BOY" room

It's become evident that Easton is no longer my little "baby". He is now a big boy - one who talks for himself, has a mind of his own, and is quickly learning skills of independence. It's mornings like this morning when Easton walked downstairs, found me in the living room, and greeted me with the sweetest, "Hi Mom!" He is all boy - and by that I mean, LOVES trucks, cars (anything with wheels), and has a love for books that myself as a teacher can not help but be proud of :) He may not be my baby anymore, but I cherish the moments where we cuddle on the couch and watch "Lion King" over and over because he insists on it. I absolutely adore his little man attitude and can only look forward to watching him grow into a sweet young man. Don't get me wrong... he has tantrums... awful tantrums... but I have realized that as difficult as they are to deal with, he is just trying to push me to see what he can get, and I need to stand my ground and set solid rules and morals for him... that is my job as a mother... (if only the screaming wasn't so loud ;)
The last time Marcus was home, he removed all the wallpaper, and I painted. His room quickly turned into a "big boy" room with the changing of his crib to a toddler bed - just one more step towards his independence.

Panoramic view before

Wallpaper off - before paint

Finished product:

I am going to put this above his bed with some other letters.

E loves his coloring/reading area :)