Ok not really 47 but felt like it. Every time I thought I had everything I'd get up there and realize I forgot something. He helped the whole time though and got to use the power drill which made his year. Structurally it's probably fine. Definitely fine. Probably. Anyway it's up and he loves it.
47 trips sounds about right honestly. I built a treehouse with my kids last summer and every single trip up there revealed something new I needed. At least your kid will remember it forever though, that's the win.
Pro tip for next time: make a detailed list before you go and have your kid help you check it off. Our youngest loves being the 'supplies manager.' Cuts down on trips and keeps them engaged in the project.
This is so real. The hardware store knows my name at this point. But man, that 7yo is going to remember building that treehouse with you way longer than any of the frustration you felt about the trips. Those are the moments that stick.
47 trips sounds about right lol. I built something similar with my oldest and every single time I'd get halfway done and realize I forgot a fastener or measured wrong. Worth it though right?
This is the dad way. You're doing it perfect. My kid still talks about the time we built the deck and I had to go back to Home Depot five times. Those memories are gold.
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That's awesome dude. My 7yo would lose her mind over a treehouse. How much of it did she actually help with or was it mostly you while she supervised?