The couch has lived through several moves, the baby days, and even a Koolaid baptism. However, in the past few months it has endured much abuse from my budding artist, who thinks that markers should be used to color on everything BUT paper.
Today, however, the final straw occured. You see, being the lazy parents that we are, we gave him a sippy and sent him on his way, while we continued to sleep. However, the child proceeded to turn on the TV and sit on the couch to watch his shows. This wouldn’t have been a problem if he hadn’t also overflowed his diaper. Now my couch is not only stained but smelly.
Despite the warning labels that give dire predictions about what will happen if we remove the covers (but go figure, there are zippers on said covers), we removed the cover with great effort and put it in the washer. As soon as it is dry, I’ll let you know if I can get it back on, and if it is still smelly and stained. In the meantime, if you come to visit, don’t sit on my couch.
At least the little one thinks that the bare couch is a new toy, and is jumping gleefully on it.