We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want? First, they got instructions and the rules. Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. ...

After 8 years of conditioning I am a very light sleeper. I am regularly awakened by crying, coughing, and middle of the night bathroom trips (not mine, the Things). Often I have a hard time getting back asleep. Last night, I woke up to strange sounds. At first, ...

It was a clear, post-hurricane Irene morning for the first day of school today. Thing 2 started first grade, riding the bus for the first time, and Thing 1 is an old pro now in second grade. SuburbanMommy made them endure the yearly ritual of hair combing, collared shirts, ...

Thing 1: “Why we don’t go to Chuck E Cheese?” SuburbanMommy: “It’s really crazy there” Thing 2: “We like it crazy” Indeed.

It’s that time of year. Back to school is celebrated by parents everywhere. Today was open house where kids can meet their new teacher, find their desk, and get used to the fact that summer vacation is over. Thing 1 got comfortable in a reading chair in his second ...

A major thunderstorm tonight with thunder, lightning, and hail. Right as we were putting everyone to bed which didn’t help any.  We usually do pretty well with thunderstorms. Except for one Thing.  Can you guess which one gets scared from thunderstorms? Is it Thing 1, who breaks into ...

We’re back from our week in Corolla, NC. It was the first trip we’ve attempted as a family of six.  It was exhausting but a good experience.  For a look at one of our previous trips, see this post on why I call it a trip and not a ...

We had a little mystery to solve this week. Someone had written, in pen, on the wall. There were just a few letters and what looked like a star or maybe a shape which had been scribbled over. Who could have done it? There were only three prime ...

Happy 6th birthday to Thing 2 today! The time really does fly.

There are some toys you never get for your own kids, but they make great gifts for other people’s kids. For example take this birthday present Thing 2 received from Suburban Aunt and Uncle. We’ve seen commercials for the Super Soaker on TV and usually hear comments like “that’s awesome!”. Not ...