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Project Optimism: A Little Help from My Friends

By Stephanie Jankowski 19 Comments

My bestest friend in the whole wide world is pregnant with her second, and she's due in THREE DAYS!!!! Almost three years ago to the day, she gave birth to her daughter, and she and her ever-understanding-of-my-craziness husband invited me to join them in the labor and delivery room. I got to be ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: A Little Help from My Friends

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So, I Peed on my Kid.

By Stephanie Jankowski 30 Comments

The fam and I took a trip to Burgatory today. If you've never been, I highly recommend it, mostly for the milkshakes. Mmmmmm... Anyhoo, the kids behaved fairly well, ate their meals without trying to feed strangers at the table next to us, and didn't even spill anything! It was, without a doubt, ... » Learn More about So, I Peed on my Kid.

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Oversharing: Toddler-style

By Stephanie Jankowski 29 Comments

Remember how sick I was yesterday? Well, today I put on my "day clothes," as my kids call them, and headed out to the boy's preschool parent/teacher conference. [Insert merited applause here]. I prayed that I wouldn't crap in my pants and would like to thank Baby Jesus for hearing me. ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Toddler-style

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Project Optimism: Thank God for My Husband

By Stephanie Jankowski 28 Comments

Okay, guys, it was bound to happen. With all of the germs flying around the universe, with so many making themselves comfortable in my home, it was only a matter of time before I caught a few of them. And caught them I did. I'll spare you the details; just know that my husband really came ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: Thank God for My Husband

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Well, I Suck.

By Stephanie Jankowski 32 Comments

Dear The Mommy Ref,  The Sadder But Wiser Girl, Back Home Blog,  Wake up Tired, and Life is Funny, I suck and I know it. Each of you beautiful babes was so incredibly kind to share the love when your awesome blogs were awarded the recognition they deserve. Each of you wonderful women contacted me ... » Learn More about Well, I Suck.

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