Yes, it’s 2″ x 4″ (inches) and it’s not very clear in the pictures, but the frame on the inside edge facing towards her room (behind the tongue and groove boards) is made using the 2″ x 4″. I wanted that side to be really stable since it needed to carry the weight of the day bed. The other side was screwed onto the wall and I knew that wouldn’t collapse in a hurry ?

LOL Susan, I agree

and isn’t it GOBBsmacked (not gobblesmacked?) either way… Now-a-days it’s not uncommon to remain friendly with your ex – I live NEXT DOOR to mine and his new wife! ha ! I like HER more than HIM too!

So true. It’s not always easy but they are the most important thing

Love this answer. Too bad more parents aren’t this mature. Kids should always come first.

I’ll try and find more pics Misty and add them. I took a whole bunch, although towards the end I was in such a rush to get it all done and looking pretty that I don’t know if I took any just before the bedding went on.

Bless you Pam, you just made my day, no wait my whole month with your comment. Thank you so much. Nothing should ever stand in the way of our kids happiness. It’s not their fault that things didn’t work out. Thank you so very much ?

Self respect does not preclude courtesy nor does it stand in the way of helping one’s child adjust to new surroundings and a new situation with an absent family member. She also provided an excellent model of coping skills and tolerance for her daughter. I would say self respect in this case was displayed admirably and in abundance. If more divorced couples behaved like this one there would likely be fewer maladjusted children in the world. My hat is off to this mother. And I applaud her.

Hey there, I think I understand where you’re coming from and respect your opinion Even though the ex hubby and I didn’t work so well as a married couple that will never get in the way of us being a mother and father to our two beautiful children. We will both move heaven and earth to make sure they grow up in an environment that’s happy and where they can always feel confident that their mom and dad are a team when it comes to their best interests.