Good morning Friends! Today I wanted to pass along something that has been helpful to our family. The other morning I was fixing Leanne’s hair. She didn’t like it and combed the braid out. It upset me because I had worked hard on it and we were running out of time before the bus came. Continue reading “Start Over”
Category Archives: Family
A Cookie & A Walk
Years ago when I was living in Tulsa I got an unexpected knock on my door. It was my good friend Cindy. She knew I was going through a really difficult time and so she bought me a slice of a large chocolate chip cookie and asked if I wanted to go for a walk on my favorite bike/run/walk trail along theContinue reading “A Cookie & A Walk”
Love In An Elevator
For 35 years I’ve cried at the end of each and every summer. In my teenage years my parents would drive away from Chadwick Beach, New Jersey as I cried with sand still sticking to my toes. This year, my 36th summer was far from any scene Norman Rockwell would have wanted to capture! MyContinue reading “Love In An Elevator”
iPhone Mommy
I admit it…I spend WaY ToO MuCh time on my phone. It is a habit I have been saying I am going to stop for a long time, but have yet to accomplish. It would be bad enough if I was taking time away from my kids by just talking on the phone, but weContinue reading “iPhone Mommy”
When You Know Your Family is Complete
I’ve had friends tell me “You’ll just know when you are finished wanting to have more babies.” It seemed some vague to me…you’ll just know. How will I know? Will the two kids I already have drive me to the point of insanity one day and the image of a newborn swaddled in a receivingContinue reading “When You Know Your Family is Complete”
Robyn’s Tips for a Disney World Vacation
This past August my entire family went on a 9 day trip to Disney World. My kids had just turned 5 and 3 and my niece was 3 1/2. It was the MoSt MaGiCaL time of my life. There are no words to describe the sheer joy and awe that comes with seeing your childrenContinue reading “Robyn’s Tips for a Disney World Vacation”
Remembering Grandma
Last week I lost the last of my four grandparents. My grandma was 91 years old and had been living in a nursing home suffering from Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. She lost her ability to speak about 5 years ago and hasn’t recognized any of us in over 5 years. Over the years itContinue reading “Remembering Grandma”
Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping
As we all begin our New Years Resolutions I PrOmIsE you WilL NoT find me walking around with a shiny new gym membership. Ooooooooh no!!! You all know I couldn’t even follow through with The Lazy Girls Workout! Looking back on that post, maybe I was pushing myself with saying I was going to startContinue reading “Parenting Resolutions Worth Keeping”
Infertility During the Holidays
These days our house is filled with toys, laughter, and absolute chaos as we prepare for Christmas. I’m running out of places to hide presents and our elf on the shelf, tripping over Abby’s little people reindeer thanks to her insisting that they “take off” in the middle of the living room, and loving theContinue reading “Infertility During the Holidays”
Snowflakes for the Newtown, CT Students Return to School ~ How You Can Help!
Everyone has been deeply affected by the tragedy that took place a week ago in Newtown, CT. All of us at Suede Sofa were teachers prior to turning in our plan books for diapers and mommy blogging. I was a 1st grade teacher, Lara was a music teacher, and Robynn was a science teacher and schoolContinue reading “Snowflakes for the Newtown, CT Students Return to School ~ How You Can Help!”
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