So many challenges await you. The terrifying journey from secure womb to cold, loud Earth will be softened by warm milk from my breast. And time will continue to prepare you.

We will rejoice at your first smile, your first step, your first word. A world of firsts for you, my precious one. Explore, discover and don’t forget to dream. Big dreams! Follow them and you will grow so tall. Where will they take you, my baby? Will you ride horses? Will you sing songs? Perhaps sea will beckon you, perhaps sky. Perhaps heavens! Wherever you go, little one; always remember your heart. Your dreams will be nothing without it.

The apple trees are laden with fruit, sweet and ripe. By time you arrive, they will be all gone. The orchard is steadfast, however. Each year it produces - we are never in want. Like it, your home will be steadfast and strong. You will feel safe here and secure. There will be storms, as there are in orchard but they will pass and sunshine of your family’s love will warm you once more. Time will take you by hand and continue to prepare you.

If you're not sure where to start or how best to tackle updating your child's bedroom, you're not alone. In a lot of families, baby nursery takes a lot of planning and decorating time but there's often less thought and energy put into decorating same child's room as they grow older.

It's common for baby toys and furniture like diaper disposals, rattles, pull toys and cribs to get removed, but other things often seem to stay around for quite a bit longer than growing child might wish. For instance a wall paper border with prints more suitable for your baby or younger child's room, may not be as enjoyed by your now older child (or teen?!).

Here are a few tips to help you get started with decorating your child's room. The best part about this is that your child can help you do it this time around, unlike when they were yet to be born or an infant. So this can be a fun project you can do together!

1. Select a new color to paint walls, a color that your child likes. If you have a strong objection to it, though, negotiate with perhaps a lighter version of that color, or limiting their color choice to only one wall. (Or, encourage them to put up some nice posters and wall hangings to lessen their color's impact!)

2. Mood lighting! Kids of all ages enjoy mood lighting of one sort or another. Together, select either a night light, a small novelty lamp with a low wattage bulb, or an interesting colored or black light bulb lamp. Other lighting effects kids enjoy include disco lights, statues or flowers with light effects, and glow in dark items.

3. Bedspreads. Get rid of baby blankets and exchange for favorite cartoon throws or bed covers. When they're teenagers, they might enjoy more sports or frilly, or even more adult taste bed coverings.