My husband and his friends host a clinic for baseball and softball coaches every January, and when he left me a single mom yesterday, I decided to take today off and enjoy a long weekend with the kids. The expectation for a fun Friday wasn't very high; in fact, knowing that our first order of ... » Learn More about When the Husband is Away, the Wife Will Play.
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Hello. My Name is Stephanie and I’m a Blogger.
Welcome to those of you who are stoppin' by from the More Than Mommies Mixer this week! Thank you for taking the time to visit! Grab us! You know what I mean... I don't know about you, but when I tell people I blog, they look at me weird. It's a mix between confusion and sympathy. Like they're ... » Learn More about Hello. My Name is Stephanie and I’m a Blogger.
Oversharing: Hi, Daddy!
It's official: my dad has begun reading my blog. This is exciting because the Daddy's Girl in me wants nothing more than two thumbs up from the guy. This is also terrifying because I intend to continue discussing intimate details of my life, such as bowel movements, and I fear he may never want to ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Hi, Daddy!
You Know You Want a Piece of This: Project Optimism
Kindness. Prayer. Hope. Faith. Confidence. Perspective. In this girl's humble opinion, we could all use a little more of this stuff. So when Anka of Keeping it Real and My Life is The Best Life's Anita contacted me about Project Optimism, I peed my pants a little ... » Learn More about You Know You Want a Piece of This: Project Optimism
The REAL End of the World
The Mayans were wrong. Y2K was wrong. But you know who's right? ME. And this is how I know that the end is imminent: 1. My baby brother offered to do my grocery shopping today. I wasn't diagnosed with something terminal and he didn't ask for anything in return, so, yeah. 2. Both--count'em: 1, ... » Learn More about The REAL End of the World
Skyping Whilst on the Toilet
I work in a virtual classroom, which means I'm attached to my computer 24/7. I'm also attached to the toilet most days because there is something FUNKY going on with my digestive system. I had my gallbladder out a few years back and we thought that would cure my grossness, but it did not. Therefore, ... » Learn More about Skyping Whilst on the Toilet
Are You There God? It’s Me, Zachary.
You know how sometimes it seems like the world is going to shit? 2012 certainly provided ample reminders of just how shitty shit can be. And as much as I wanted to blame the stupid Mayans, I found myself angry with God instead. An exhaustive list of the things that kept me in my pissy pants isn't ... » Learn More about Are You There God? It’s Me, Zachary.
Man Makeover
Christmastime is magical for many reasons; one of which is the holiday break from work. In what little spare time said break actually afforded, I've tried to upgrade and personalize my blog. You like?! I've also been thinking about how to upgrade and personalize other aspects of my life, namely the ... » Learn More about Man Makeover
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I'm very fortunate in that I have amazing in-laws. They're kind, supportive, and understanding; they accept me and all of my many flaws annoying habits quirks. They raised one heck of a man who I get to call my husband, and they don't override my parenting decisions, even though some could probably ... » Learn More about Pa rum pum pum pum