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Don’t Monday Morning Quarterback Me

By Stephanie Jankowski 8 Comments

There are days that feel like the big game is resting squarely on my sore shoulders. I'm the quarterback, the clock is running out, and gigantic dudes who get paid to lay me out are snarling threats inches from my face. Yet the job requires a cool head and clear thought ... » Learn More about Don’t Monday Morning Quarterback Me

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Nuggets of Parenting Wisdom That Make Me Look Like I Know What I’m Doing

By Stephanie Jankowski 5 Comments

Quick and memorable responses to your kids' whining, ungrateful hearts, and more. It's called concise advice for a reason! Excellent parenting tools!

Brevity is not my strong suit. As I mentally search for the ONE WORD that means everything I've been trying to say for the past ten minutes, I end up blabbering my way to the point. It's usually then that my husband sweeps in, sums up my ramblings with beautiful succinctness, and ... » Learn More about Nuggets of Parenting Wisdom That Make Me Look Like I Know What I’m Doing

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It’s Your Birthday, Husband!

By Stephanie Jankowski 6 Comments

Dear husband, I wrote this for your 36th birthday, was too lazy to write something new, but wanted the world to re-read the 36 reasons you're a rock star. I love us. In no particular order, I give you:   1. You don't get mad when I forget to refill the dog food bin and you have ... » Learn More about It’s Your Birthday, Husband!

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Keep Your Car Clean…Even With the Kids Inside!

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I don't know about you, but my husband and I sincerely underestimated our kids' potential for creating messes. No one told us sweet peas double as face paint, or that a small mound of dirt, when mixed with mere drips from a sippy cup, could mix up a spa-like mud bath for two-year-old. In short: kids ... » Learn More about Keep Your Car Clean…Even With the Kids Inside!

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I’m Grateful, Not Sorry

By Stephanie Jankowski 5 Comments

I used to be one. A chronic apologizer. I hadn’t noticed how often I uttered the words I'm sorry until a friend called me on it: “Why do you always say you’re sorry?! Haven't the women who came before us apologized enough?” Huh. So I stopped. And you know what I realized? My “I’m sorry’s” were ... » Learn More about I’m Grateful, Not Sorry

Filed Under: Motherhood, Parenting

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