by Stephanie | Jun 16, 2013 | blogging
In the blogging world, new bloggers often celebrate their one year anniversary of blogging by acknowledging it as their “blogiversary.” While it may seem a bit grandiose, it is kind of a rite of passage, and a nice opportunity to reflect back on the crazy...
by Stephanie | Jun 13, 2013 | family life, motherhood
The hardest part of my day is often immediately followed by one of my favorite parts of the day. Sound like a strange juxtaposition? Welcome to motherhood. It is the biggest mixed bag of them all, filled with kisses, screaming, snuggles, whining,...
by Stephanie | Jun 12, 2013 | family life
Last week I wrote a post about raising emotionally intelligent children. It got me thinking quite a bit about the vast array of feelings my children express, even as early as toddlerhood. I am going to upcycle the photo collage I used for that post in order to link up...
by Stephanie | Jun 10, 2013 | family life, motherhood
A few days ago, my family and I spent the evening with my brother and his partner. Usually when we spend time with the extended family, the two of them graciously drive to our home in the ‘burbs, knowing that it is easier for us not to venture out with our young...
by Stephanie | Jun 6, 2013 | family life, funny, motherhood
I hit a turning point in my life when I realized that, despite my best intentions and efforts to be prepared, things were not going to turn out as I had planned. There is nothing like motherhood to throw a wrench in the Type A works. When people decide to have...
