by Stephanie | Aug 29, 2013 | family life, motherhood
I am so excited to be featured on Mamalode today with a piece called, “Play With Me, Mommy!” If you haven’t read Mamalode yet, I highly recommend it. They are a fantastic online parenting magazine with a different theme each month. August’s...
by Stephanie | May 5, 2013 | family life, motherhood
My six year old ran past my bedroom, slammed her own door shut, and began loudly sobbing. I sighed. Though I suspected her outburst had something to do with the elaborate days-of-the-week-themed chart for family fun she had just created (Think: Monday Fun Day, Friday...
by Stephanie | Apr 3, 2013 | family life, motherhood
My six year old daughter Izzy and her friend were playing at our house after dinner last night. Izzy ran up to me and asked if they could have a snack. I will admit, I am kind of strict about not having snacks after dinner, unless it is a special occasion. We’ve found...
by Stephanie | Feb 12, 2013 | family life, funny
It was a Saturday afternoon. I had just settled my toddler into her high chair with her lunch, and figured I had about 12 minutes to wolf down the soup I had just reheated. I was about to ask my six year old what she wanted for lunch, when she breezed by me and said,...
by Stephanie | Jan 15, 2013 | family life, funny, motherhood
“Hello, I’m Jessica!” my six year old announced brightly, appearing at my side. I glanced up from the computer dubiously, where I was frantically trying to wrap up some online bill pay. “You and your husband are here at our hotel for vacation...