Up until last week I had a choice to make.
You see, although Miss M is by no means a large child, she does have a very tiny small bedroom. Seriously, we’re talking room for a bed, a tiny wardrobe, a small bookcase and a bedside table. No room to swing a cat, a squirrel or a gerbil, and certainly no room for a busy six-year-old to play, do jig-saws or entertain equally busy five and six-year-old friends.
As moving house AGAIN is definitely not an option, my only other choice seemed clear. We’re talking shrinkage.
After some indepth research I have discovered that human shrinkage is possible, but a pint sized Miss M could cause problems in other areas, for example none of her shoes would fit, sooo I have come up with an alternative.
Ready?
Sunday morning and Miss M’s room is tiny small with no room to play. Booooooo.
Then there is this, gulp.
And then, this. Da daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Miss M is now the proud owner of a Thuka mid-sleeper. Her room is still tiny, but look…
Space to play and hide without the need for Willy Wonka and his Television Chocolate Machine.
Sighhhh, perfect. One happy kid and one proud Mummy, proving yet again that I am the Queen of Flatpack.
NB Must remember not to say the words “It’s a thuka” out loud while discussing the above mid sleeper at the school gates. It makes people nearby look at you funny.
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March 8th, 2011 at 8:06 am
as long as you’re not left with 5 screws when you’re done, you’ve done an awesome job
March 8th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
There were a few bits left, but they were extra right?? ;D Thanks Arjan.
March 8th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Well done! Love these beds, so brilliant to have a bunk and a den, I bet she loves it. Much easier than trying to find a shrunk child, although being tiny like the borrowers was always my dream.
March 8th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Thanks Alexander Res. I would have loved it as a kid. Miss E has a high bed so she has a desk and storage under hers. They’re so cool.
March 8th, 2011 at 8:46 am
I want your daughter’s pink doll’s house! Are you sure she plays with it? Really? (I’m sure she wouldn’t miss it).
March 8th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Hee hee, it is home to several small animals si I think she’d miss it. It was a bargain buy from Asda this Christmas.
March 8th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Hm. I AM impressed. If me and dh parted company, no flatpack would ever get built again.
March 8th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Merry I bet you’d surprise yourself, but I hope you never have to find out lovely.
March 8th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Fantastic, Jo!! Lucky Miss M…
March 8th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Hee hee, I rock. x
March 8th, 2011 at 10:41 am
I want one of those to hide in!
March 8th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Why, what have you been up to young lady ;D You’d be welcome in there I’m sure, especially if you promised to read her a story.
March 8th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Yay … when we moved my 6 year old got a mid sleeper too! I’ve discovered that if something goes missing it’s always found underneath the bed.
On first reading I thought it said I am the Queen of Flapjack … oh dear, really must get some sleep
March 9th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
You’re thukking brilliant, aren’t you?
March 12th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Now that is genius. I’m also a flatpack queen but I freaking HATE it. One day I hope to be rich enough to buy ready assembled furniture x
March 21st, 2011 at 9:43 am