by Stephanie | Jul 18, 2013 | family life, parenting
When I was in church as a kid, I learned how to laugh uncontrollably while miraculously avoiding detection and making absolutely no sound. I also learned how to discreetly pass notes and share private jokes while others around me were blissfully getting their worship...
by Stephanie | Jul 15, 2013 | parenting
Welcome back to the Around the World in Six Weeks Parenting Blog Carnival! Over the next several weeks, Deb of Urban Moo Cow, Jessica of School of Smock, Lauren of Omnimom, Sarah of Left Brain Budda, and I will be writing about our reactions to Christine...
by Stephanie | Jul 14, 2013 | parenting
I am excited to feature a guest post today from Nicole Yontz, a contributing writer for WhatToExpect.com. Have you ever felt compelled to come to your kid’s rescue? Before I had my 3-year-old Audrey, I wasn’t really a kid person. I wasn’t anti-kid; they were...
by Stephanie | Jul 12, 2013 | blogging
I swore off writing weekly wrap-ups this summer, but this week was a doozy, so I’m going back on my word. (I did of course include a disclaimer earlier, allowing myself a loophole should I choose to do a wrap-up. I digress.) Summer has been slow in my blogging...
by Stephanie | Jul 11, 2013 | family life
A few weeks ago, out of the blue, I had the idea to make a list of moments in my life I’d like to go back and experience again. I guess that is in keeping with my penchant for waxing nostalgic; I have written frequently about how much I enjoy reminiscing about...
