Silver linings are everywhere. Sometimes it takes a little longer to find them, buried under grief or hurt; other times, they appear like a rainbow after a storm, immediately erasing the darkness. As my daughter has continually kicked me in the crotch with her grotesquely early wake-up calls (today? ... » Learn More about The Anatomy of a Nap
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Eff You, Daylight Savings Time
The second Sunday of March. Every second Sunday of March. We set our clocks ahead by an hour and "lose" some shut-eye. My kids find it a little difficult to cope, and their normal sleeping routine takes a temporary hit. We readjust, enjoy the longer days, and eventually fall back into step ... » Learn More about Eff You, Daylight Savings Time
Oversharing: Getting Down & Dirty On My Honeymoon
Norine Dworkin-McDaniel just makes me happy. An intelligent woman, dedicated mother, and kick-ass writer, Norine always has something going on in her crazy busy life. That is why I was thrilled when she found a second to donate her hilarity to a good cause, my Oversharing series. Today she is ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Getting Down & Dirty On My Honeymoon
“How is that baby getting out of your belly?”
The other night, I was reading a book from the My First Time series to my kids. Authors Petty, Kopper, and Pipe put out some really great books that help acclimate kiddos to the various changes happening in their young lives. Our book of choice was The New Baby. Granted, my April due date isn't ... » Learn More about “How is that baby getting out of your belly?”
Secret Language Names: Helping Me Read People
I have been popping out babies since 2009, but have been obsessed with the origin and meanings of names loooong before my loins were to grace a tiny human with his/her own moniker. Something about the history associated with names just fascinates me. For instance, my name is Stephanie. The ... » Learn More about Secret Language Names: Helping Me Read People
Winners, Vomit, and Bad Drivers
THE WINNER OF THE MICHELLE'S MARK CUSTOM JEWELRY GIVEAWAY IS......... you're doing a drum roll, right? JENIFER BLEVINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed for ten minutes when Rafflecopter spit out her name because it just so happens that Jen has been my BFF since, like, 8th grade. I'm her ... » Learn More about Winners, Vomit, and Bad Drivers
“We’re Expecting!” No One Cares.
My husband and I have always shared the exciting news of our impending arrivals the second I peed on a stick. We figured extra prayers and good thoughts were welcome regardless of the outcome. Also? I can't keep a secret to save my sorry self. We kinda sorta thought people who knew and cared ... » Learn More about “We’re Expecting!” No One Cares.
Chocolate. Yes.
Know what I did today? I'm going to tell you in pictures because one of those is worth a thousand words and Mama tired. Here we go! Many thanks to the wonderful Janene and Christine ... » Learn More about Chocolate. Yes.
Clueless Like Me: A Jewelry Giveaway!
I see all these fashionable ladies with their beautiful jewelry walking around in their knee-high boots that would come up to my crotch, and I ask myself, "Why are you so afraid to accessorize?!" It's not my fault I'm barely 5'1 and these adorable fall boots swallow me whole. But the jewelry ... » Learn More about Clueless Like Me: A Jewelry Giveaway!
Oversharing: DVR, I Love and Hate You
One of the nicest bloggers around is here today to Overshare. If you don't know Joy from Comfytown Chronicles, you're missing out on a real sweetheart. She's kind, supportive, and willing to admit that she just may be lazy enough to need a DVR butler. As a woman who wants to hire someone to put away ... » Learn More about Oversharing: DVR, I Love and Hate You