The hour before dinner in our house is always difficult because the kids can’t help but get restless waiting to eat and waiting for my husband to get home from work. In an attempt to avoid taking out every single backyard toy, I came up with this simple game that kept them busy and didn’tContinue reading “Easy Outdoor Game”
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Set Up to Fail
This week my son and I started planting our seeds indoors so that when the weather warms up they will be strong enough to be transplanted outside. Once we had picked out our seeds we planted them in self-watering containers that we learned how to make on Pinterest. With the internet and Pinterest available forContinue reading “Set Up to Fail”
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”
I Lost My Kids in Disney World
It has taken me months to start this post because of sheer embarrassment, but if my story can provide insight to someone else…then it is worth sharing. Last summer we went to Disney World for a family vacation. My sister had planned the trip from wake-ups to bedtimes and we had the time of our lives.Continue reading “I Lost My Kids in Disney World”
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”
What are you worried about?
If someone asked me that, there would be days that my response would be, “ EVERYTHING!” Do you ever go through phases like that? It seems like I can go through months without fretting over anything, and then other days where it consumes every part of me! As a Mom there are SO MANY thingsContinue reading “What are you worried about?”
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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