New Couch

So we got a futon couch to replace the broken down, falling apart, stinky stained couches we had. I think the part the kids were most excited about was the fact that was literally tore apart the old discusting couches and placed the pieces into large yard trash bags.

One of the best things that came out the destruction of the couches is Celidah's wallet we have been looking for, for several months now had fallen into an odd crack in the couch. had we NOT torn apart the small couch her wallet and just over $120.00 would have gone with it.

Once the couches were gone and the mess cleaned up, the floors nice and clean again we layed out the pieces to the futon and started assembling the futon. Once we had the base pieces and the springs were ready to attach it was time for the kids to each have a turn with the tools. At first everyone thought the process was going to be so easy. This was the biggest surprise to them. What a daunting task this proved to be. Zach and Ellie could barely move the hex wrench but they managed a few turns. Jairon struggled but completed his turn. Corbyn did a tad better, as did Jade and Celidah. However, each child realized the tools were NOT easy to get the bolts into the locking nuts.

As soon as one side was done we flipped the couch onto the other arm and the kids now had skinny wimpy wrench that was provided. This tool proved a bit harder then the hex wrench as it did not fit into the bolt, but fit over the nut and flipped off easily.

Finally, 5-6 hours after starting we were able to toss the mattress on the futon, sit and relax.

The kids LOVE having the futon couch as we can either all sit on the couch, or I can lay at the front of the bed portion and they sit back against the wall with pillows and everyone is comfy and snuggly while watching movies.

The most exciting thing for them now is we have a place to put our Christmas tree in the front room!