Oh, hello! Welcome to the fifty-sixth day of Maybruary! It has been seven weeks since we've been in quarantine and I now completely understand how solitary confinement can turn even the most hardened criminals into sniveling babies. Ever committed to lifelong learning, I've been mindful to note ... » Learn More about Laundry Piles Up No Matter What & Other Things I’ve Learned After 7 Weeks of Quarantine
Parenting
Scenes from Solitude…Take 87
There's been so much togetherness (and zero me-time) here at my house! With three young kids, a dog who doesn't believe in personal space, and a husband whose love language is alwaysthisclose, it has been...wonderful! via GIPHY The untold hours of quality time are a gift and I'm grateful to ... » Learn More about Scenes from Solitude…Take 87
Bunker Reports: Day 9. I Think.
Well. That took a turn. Before my otherwise sunny disposition was replaced with panic and claustrophobia, we sailed through our first quarantined weekend, sprinkling kindness by writing chalk messages on neighbors' driveways and sidewalks. It was a lovely little project...until it rained. With ... » Learn More about Bunker Reports: Day 9. I Think.
Bunker Reports: Day 1 is in the Books!
Bunker Reports: Day 1 of COVID-19 Quarantine On Friday, March 13th (I see you, Universe), we learned schools would close across the state of Pennsylvania for the next two weeks as to control the spread of COVID-19. This means all three children and #HusbandWTF will be roaming around here as I ... » Learn More about Bunker Reports: Day 1 is in the Books!
Sergeant Stephanie Reporting for Duty…with a Smile
I'd like to please share my most recent existential (possibly PMS-related) crisis with you. Recently, I had a thought I'm willing to bet most mothers have had: all I do is nag. If it weren't for us, who would say: finish your homework make good choices eat your vegetables use the hamper ... » Learn More about Sergeant Stephanie Reporting for Duty…with a Smile