Invasion of the Man Cave

The basement has a nice reclining couch, a big TV and a bar. Just fabulous for the man of the house to stretch out and watch his favourite football games by himself or with his friends.

However, his occupation of this haven is rather shortlived. As soon as the kiddo is able to walk and run, his invasion of the man cave slowly but surely begins to take place. Not that the daddy minded it as he adores the kiddo.

First to come was a huge castle building blocks set that was a hand-me-down followed by a tepee. The kiddo spent happy hours playing house and hide and seek in these structures. Then there is a marble run, train table set, rail tracks on the floor and several of the big toy trucks and helicopter.

When the kiddo turned three, he got a bounce house for his birthday and that is inflated and occupy a huge area in the basement. A couple of wing chairs are transferred to the man cave when new ones are bought for the living room.

The man of the house also had to give up his office at home as the wife needs it for her home business. The bar in the man cave is now turned into an office with his computer and printer occupying the bar top.