Family Life
Apple Jacks and Blueberry Muffin
If you are not well-versed in the world of a three-year-old girl, you may be under the impression this post is about food. You would be wrong. In the world of my sweet three year old, Apple Jacks and Blueberry Muffin refer to two simple requests. In the days leading up to Christmas, the question [...]
Read the rest of this post »Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Scores Again
I told K I had a surprise for her after ballet, so at the end of class she came running out asking, “What’s my surprise.” When I told her we were going home to pick up daddy and headed to the circus she litterally jumped for joy with a squeal. That excitement made my heart sing. This mom [...]
Read the rest of this post »Confessions Of A Pack Rat
I just can’t part with things that have a memory attached to them. It kills me, and my overflowing house is proof. But I have found something more important than my treasures, my daughters (and their stuff). So in attempt to make room for everything else in the house, and bring my daughters up in [...]
Read the rest of this post »My Goals For 2012
2011 has been a year to be proud of. It is amazing to think how different things were a year ago. In 2011 I got pregnant and had a baby! How can the new year possibly top that? I am also hugely proud of everything I have accomplished with The Suburban Mom this year from [...]
Read the rest of this post »Elf on the Shelf Return Welcome Breakfast
When Kringle first arrived at our house last year, K was petrified of him. So much so after three days we asked her if she wanted us to send him back to the North Pole and not come back until next year. She said yes, and Kringle went home. (Mommy was sad, she didn’t mean [...]
Read the rest of this post »All Treats For My Trick Or Treaters!
Strawberry Shortcake and Minnie Mouse just wanted to say, we all hope you had a wonderful and Happy Halloween!
Read the rest of this post »Welcome Baby Girl
At 40 weeks and two days, the wait was finally over. Of course, these things never go as planned, so I didn’t get my spontaneous, “Time to go to the hospital,” that I so desperately wanted. Nope, baby girl was overdue, and it was time to prod her along. So it was a set  date, and the night [...]
Read the rest of this post »Waiting…
Every night for the past couple of weeks, I go to bed thinking, “Tonight could be the night.” After two very close calls, you’d think this baby would have come already… But baby S is still happy just kicking me all day long reminding me that my days as a mother of one are soon [...]
Read the rest of this post »Baby #2′s Nursery
With K’s big girl room virtually complete (I just need a few finishing details, which I may never find because I am so picky), I have started the process of putting the nursery back together for baby #2. First step was to bring down the boxes and boxes of baby clothes I saved from K [...]
Read the rest of this post »Is It Too Much To Ask For A Good Night’s Sleep?
Apparently, it is. When I was pregnant with my first, my neighbor (who already had three kids under her belt) explained my inability to get a good night’s sleep due to the constant bathroom trips and position shifting as “God’s way of preparing you for sleepless nights when the baby arrives.” She was right, I [...]
Read the rest of this post »K’s Room Is Coming Along
The room moving, redecorating in our house continues (although I did take a short break for a bit). K’s room is coming together nicely, and she just loves her “Big Girl Room.” Any concern that I had about her not wanting to give up her room was pointless – it didn’t faze her one bit. [...]
Read the rest of this post »First Trip To The Dentist
I am so proud of my little girl. I anticipated this the first dentist visit to be well… a nightmare! But she did SOOOO well! Even though it was her first visit, since I waited until after 3 to take her she actually got the full treatment. This wasn’t just a let’s count your teeth deal, this [...]
Read the rest of this post »Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there but especially to my husband. I love you!
Read the rest of this post »How To Name Your Baby
A name. A name. What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! While picking out a baby name might sound like fun, in reality it is hard and quite often frustrating. Sure, there are hundreds of great names that you could bestow upon your little one, but which one is right for your baby? Do you bow to tradition [...]
Read the rest of this post »Clearwater Beach Trip to Meet Winter of A Dolphin’s Tale
When people talk about Florida’s beaches, they focus mainly on the east coast (Daytona), the south (Miami) and the north (Panama City). While are the beaches that get the most attention, those of us who know better, know that the best beaches are on Florida’s west coast. I admit some bias. My mom grew up [...]
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