Pity Pantry

I have been complaining about my pantry for years.  The shelves are pulling away from the walls, and there is no flexibility for larger or smaller items.  I have been planning on starting over and installing an Elfa system, but I just hadn't pulled the plug and made the investment. 

After the ultrasound appointment, I guess John Chris was feeling sorry for me since chances are we are adding another boy to the family.  He actually suggested going home and starting the pantry project.  I lovingly call this my pity pantry.

 

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I love the final product.  The shelves are all adjustable, so I can move them depending on what we have in stock.  This will be really handy after a trip to Sam's.  My favorite part has to be the drawers on the left.  I love the flexibility and the accessibility they offer.  Everything is off the floor, which makes it easy to sweep and mop, and we now have a spot for the broom and dust pan inside. No more walking out in the garage.  John Chris added a light in the back of the pantry, so I can see all the large serving pieces and appliances.  I love it!

Pretending

The boys found a new place to play this afternoon.  They grabbed their folding chairs, gathered a snack in their chiller bag, and set up in the back of the pantry under the staircase.  They thought this was the coolest place to pretend like they were camping out.  It is great to see their imaginations in action.

 

Raiding the pantry

The boys looked so darn cute in their matching fire truck pajamas tonight.  They are getting pretty mischievous and feed off of one another.  The pantry is their latest hot spot.  I am constantly telling them to get out, and I think I will have to add a lock.  Who can be angry with such adorable boys?

Broom man

Who needs toys? Not our child. He is loving brooms. He gets both of the brooms out of the pantry and sweeps the kitchen.

He gets out one and takes it to me or John Chris.

He then goes to get the other broom. He will sweep around a little and then put them back in the pantry.

What a great helper!