It sounds like you've done a great job getting the basics down. I agree with Bogertophis that it'd be wiser to buy a new enclosure, at least to start.
I've bought a few used enclosures, but PVC style, so it was worth it to take the time to properly clean it. But for an inexpensive glass enclosure I would just go new.
Just some food for thought....
BPs live 20+ years in captivity, so with the kids at those ages there will need to be a long term plan in place.
If the kids go off to college, dorms and most apartments won't allow snakes.
If they don't go to college and get their own places, many apartments won't allow pets, and often specifically exotics. Not to mention, it may be hard finding a roommate willing to live with a snake in the house.
What happens if one kid moves away? Who keeps the snake? What happens if both go away and can't take the snake? Will you keep it?
I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer. This hobby just sees a lot of snakes being rehomed cause the kids lost interest, or moved and can't take the snake, etc....
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