Bye bye baby gates!

It's really happening...my kids are growing up...and it's time to take my baby gates down. There were times I didn't think I'd ever see the day.


















I remember when Matt and his Dad put this up, the work that went into the mounting...notice the extra wood on either side of the spindles?? Genius, right?! It has served us well for eight years...it's crazy that this has been a permanent fixture in our home for EIGHT years! I can hardly believe that "Close the gate!" will be leaving our vocabulary.

You probably think I'm a little insane for getting nostalgic over baby gates, but I have so many memories of the kids staring through them at me...giving kisses through the gate...'spider baby' Isaac climbing it....the list goes on.

Today I cleaned off all the kisses, the crayon, the handprints....and listed them on craigslist. They'll be gone soon I'm sure, but I'm thankful for the amazing memories and beautiful children that we have to fill our home .

Oh, and if you think this is bad just wait until I have to take down the crib!! :)