Finally built that treehouse my kids have been bugging me about

2w ago·1 min read

Spent all day Saturday hammering away in the backyard. My older boy helped me plan it out and we used mostly reclaimed wood from a job site. Nothing fancy but it's sturdy and the kids absolutely lost it when they climbed up for the first time. My daughter immediately made a "no adults allowed" sign which honestly hurt a little but also made me proud. Planning to add a rope ladder next weekend if my back survives.

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Comments(7)

AAlex R.New Dad2w ago

Getting your older boy involved in the planning makes it so much better. He's gonna remember that his whole life, not just the treehouse but the fact that you listened to what he wanted.

TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

I've been drawing pictures of a treehouse on my napkins for like a month now. Maybe I need to actually build one instead of just doodling it lol.

TTravis N.Regular2w ago

Reclaimed wood is solid and way cooler than store-bought stuff. Now just make sure nobody goes up there without supervision because my living room wrestling matches would look tame compared to treehouse chaos.

DDerrick T.New Dad2w ago

Built something similar last year and the kids got bored with it faster than I expected. But when they do use it, they're outside and not asking for snacks every five minutes so I call that a win.

MMatt S.Regular2w ago

That's awesome you got your older boy involved in the planning. He's going to remember building that with you way more than if you'd just hired someone to do it.

AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

This is awesome! Did you guys design it together from scratch or use plans? My kids have been asking for one too but I have no idea where to start.

DDanielRegular2w ago

That's the dream right there. Saturday well spent in my book. How many hours did it take you?