We're at a crossroads in the Great Room Switch of 2006: do we move the Cutlet into the spare bedroom, which is bigger than his existing space, thereby giving our new arrival (coming in December) the smaller room? Or is it more important, considering the upheaval and infant will create in the family, for the Cutlet to keep his old room as a piece of stability? Yeah, we don't know, either. What are your thoughts?
As you ponder that, I'll salivate over the prospects of the new Canon Digital Rebel XTi. Should I wait to get my hands on one of those, or go with the existing version that will no doubt get discounted in the near future? I'll probably wait, considering I'm typing this on my new laptop. Will be hard to justify to the Petite Filet that I need a new camera, when I have free access to the DigiRebel at work. Free 6.3 megapixels is better than $900 worth of 10.1 megapixels. At least for the time being.
I'm thinking that the stability angle is pretty good. After all, he will be having to share his throne shortly.
Cas
If you're going to move him, I would think soon would be the best. And put up some fantastic stuff on his walls along with the stuff he already has.
But that's just one person's opinion.
This is the first I've heard of the new Rebel. *covet covet* But really, who needs 10 megapixels? Especially if you've got a new laptop and a new baby.
I want the Canon, too. Can't justify it either, but one of these days, I'm just gonna get it.
I'd ask the little man what he wants to do. Give him a choice. Maybe just having the choice will make him feel more a part of the decision and make him feel like a big boy! Or, he might decide he wants your room.
i would also suggest asking the cutlet what he wants to do, that way he can be an active part of the changeover process, and have some input, and also experience making a choice and sticking with it. i'm wondering if the new room might be better because then he'll have something new of his own to focus on. but then again, i'm not a parent! :)
If you do decide to move the cutlet to the bigger room, be sure to make a big deal out of it by making him feel like a BIG boy. To that end, take Cassie's suggestion and find BIG boy decorations and let him have some input in how it's decorated.
Good luck!
I would first consider which room is likely to be handier and quieter for new kid on the block. Then, if it means a move, do it soon so that Cutlet can be settled and used to the change.
I think you've got some great suggestions, I have a question which room is closer to mom and dad? Sometimes with the new edition to the family and modern technology would make that determination. Also I would definately give him a choice in the matter and if he wants the bigger room then you could have a "moving day" part of sorts with him. When we moved the Diva had a real hard time even though she was terrified to go upstairs alone in the old house, but we made a big deal out of it for her and she seems to adjust except during melt downs *smile*. And there is no prepration for when those hit and they will TRUST ME!!!
Nikon N80.
Need to justify to my husband that I *need* new cameras too.