Welcome to class, students. Today I'm going to drop some knowledge on you about National Poetry Month. <--- There it is. Read it. Throughout the month of April, I am going to revise some of my favorite poems and dedicate them to the people in my life. Today's piece is inspired by the ... » Learn More about In Honor of National Poetry Month
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Oversharing: Naked at the YMCA
Helloooo! Welcome to a Tuesdaylicious Oversharing, brought to you by Kerry from HouseTalkN. The name and blog sound familiar? That's because Kerry's funny is featured in the Momthology I Just Want to Pee Alone (you did buy it, didn't you?!). She graciously agreed to participate in my Oversharing: I ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Naked at the YMCA
Things I’ve Learned from NaBloPoMo with a Side of Optimism
March is in the books, pals. Today, the first day of April, means I am officially done with BlogHer's NaBloPoMo challenge. It was fun, and I'm glad I gave it a whirl, but at times, it really hurt my brain. Here are a few of the things I've learned from participating: Less is ... » Learn More about Things I’ve Learned from NaBloPoMo with a Side of Optimism
Gettin’ Our Easter Craft On
Please understand that I have good intentions when it comes to crafting with my kids; it's just that I really suck. I believe Martha Stewart should still be in jail if only for making mothers everywhere feel inadequate. Who makes their own marshmallows for hot chocolate?! Anyway. Thankfully, ... » Learn More about Gettin’ Our Easter Craft On
A Letter to My 16-year-old Self
Dear 1996 Stephanie, 16-years-old, very exciting! You'll be driving soon, just not as soon as you had hoped; it was super cool of your dad to pretend the DMV was closed so you don't have to confess to failing your permit test. That dad, he's not too shabby. I know he gets on your nerves with his ... » Learn More about A Letter to My 16-year-old Self
My Mini-Me
The family says my daughter looks like my husband but acts like me. I don't know why, but I feel like that's not always a compliment. Not that my husband isn't handsome, because he is, but she acts like me? Hmmm...Is that to say she's headstrong, as a result defiant? Maybe it means she's ... » Learn More about My Mini-Me
Toddlering: This, Too, Shall Pass
Don't make any sudden movements. Avoid eye contact if possible. Tip-toe when necessary. If communication is required, rely on sign language instead of verbal cues as to not cause disruption. Are we in the jungle, approaching a herd of elephants? No. We are in the living room, avoiding ... » Learn More about Toddlering: This, Too, Shall Pass
Update on Project Patience, My Lenten Appeal
I've been known to throw a thing or two when I'm angry. There, I said it. I also use curse words to express said anger. Whew, that feels better. When a couple of loose sperm deemed me responsible for two small humans who've since renamed me "Mom," I thought it best to try and curb my ... » Learn More about Update on Project Patience, My Lenten Appeal
Project Optimism, Interrupted
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Optimism to bring you... And... And if spring doesn't spring, like, tomorrow, I will also bring you this... ... » Learn More about Project Optimism, Interrupted
My Very First Week in Review
Happy Sunday, pals! This week has been so crazy busy that it actually necessitated my very first Week in Review!! Not too excited about it, eh? Yeah, I feel you. This has the potential to come across as arrogant (does anyone really care about this week but ME?), and possibly a bit boring. So ... » Learn More about My Very First Week in Review