A bit ambitious, but failure is NOT an option

I have been having so much fun with the compound miter saw I got for Christmas. I finally finished building frames for the builder-grade mirrors in my bathrooms, and I touched up the corners with caulk and paint. I have to say, they look pretty darn nice. Truthfully, I'm a little surprised that I did such a good job on my first project.

I may be a little over confident now, but I have decided to attempt a larger (and very ambitious) project: a new bed for Sadie. Not just any bed, though. This is a playhouse loft bed with a playhouse on the bottom and a bed on the top. I found the plans on Ana-white.com. See below...

I know what you're thinking...little girl with a new saw is going a little crazy. I know it is an ambitious project for a beginner, but failure is NOT an option. I have already shown the plans to Miss Sadie, and she is over the moon with excitement. Unfortunately with the time I have to dedicate to it, the project will take weeks. :(  In the mean time, I hope Sadie will be patient.  She is very emotional and will be heart-broken if I can't pull this off.  She cried for 20 minutes today when the library didn't have the particular book she was looking for.  Imagine her disappointment if this project fails.

Phase one is in the works: building the railings. Follow my progress in future blogs.  There is not much to show at this point, since I am only on day #2, but check out my nicely drilled pocket holes on the rails!