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!”
Category Archives: Parenthood
Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry”
As humans none of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Sometimes on accident, sometimes on purpose. And occasionally sometimes those mistakes call for an apology. Whether or not we give one is completely another story. Knowing I need to say “I’m sorry.” to someone gives that sinking feeling in my stomach because a true apology requires complete humility. Continue reading “Just Do It – Say “I’m Sorry””
Saved By The Bell
Growing up with all sisters, I never knew what it was like to grow up around boys. When we were bLesSeD with a baby boy over 2 years ago, our world changed forever. I immediately learned how different (but good) life would be with a boy! One of the main differences between Garrett and sister,Continue reading “Saved By The Bell”
They Are Paying Attention!
Today I got an email forward from my mom that really made me think. It was a beautiful poem about what goes on in the mind of a child when we ThInK they aren’t looking. There are so many times I clean up the toys only to have them scattered around the house an hourContinue reading “They Are Paying Attention!”
Mommies…Can’t we just support each other?
I have to admit I am a total junkie for the Your E Cards that have been popping up all over Facebook and Pinterest, but this one really pushes my buttons. When my son was born my husband and I made the decision together that I would leave my job and stay home to raiseContinue reading “Mommies…Can’t we just support each other?”
Follow Your Heart and Use Your Head
For the past two summers I have enrolled my son in a swim school that offers phenomenal programs to teach children how to swim. He has a summer birthday so it is always hard for me to decide what age group I want him to be with. Last summer I put him with the 3 year olds even thoughContinue reading “Follow Your Heart and Use Your Head”
Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!
The movie CoUrAgEoUs has really had an impact on Lara and I. So much so, we are working our way through the book Courageous For Women together. (Published by the writers of the movie. You can find a link to the book and movie at the end of this post.) If you have not seen theContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day From Suede Sofa!!”
A Tradition of Giving
This past weekend my son went to a 5th birthday party for his friend, but instead of bringing a present for the Birthday Boy, he brought a bathing suit that will be donated along with a sackful of others to children who until now didn’t own a bathing suit of their own. My friend BridgetContinue reading “A Tradition of Giving”
Photo Perfection
Sometimes I think if I tell my kids to “SaY ChEeSe” one more time they might just throw something at me! This weekend my daughter and niece had their very first dance recital. It was a big day for all of us and I am not sure who was more excited, the girls or meContinue reading “Photo Perfection”
Teachable Moment
This past weekend I spent the unofficial beginning of summer at the Jersey Shore with my family at my parent’s beach house. Each morning my son rode his bike while my daughter pushed her baby doll in a stroller next to him as I pushed our beach cart full of “NeCeSsItiEs” up the block andContinue reading “Teachable Moment”
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