I started staying home with my kids when my oldest step-child was in 5th grade, my middle child was 1.5 years old and my youngest wasn’t even… Read more “Hang in There, Mama”
Weekend with Dad
I went to a wedding last weekend in Montana with my teen, leaving my two littles at home with Dad. Now, my husband is an incredible father:… Read more “Weekend with Dad”
The Hardest Part(s)
It’s been a week since my mother died. In that time, my 5 year old has wanted to talk about her grandmother at least 10 times a… Read more “The Hardest Part(s)”
The 7 Parents You Meet at Gymnastics
Listen, all parents need to bond with with one another Whether it’s over lack of sleep, love of wine, love of Living with Landyn… whatever. We just… Read more “The 7 Parents You Meet at Gymnastics”
How To…. Create a Farmhouse Centerpiece Box
So I’ve been searching for a rustic centerpiece box for years now and couldn’t find the right one. They were too perfect or too rustic (as in,… Read more “How To…. Create a Farmhouse Centerpiece Box”
And I Haven’t Looked Back…
I’ll never forget the look that one of my friends had when I told her I was resigning from a job I love. She said, “Stevie…. You… Read more “And I Haven’t Looked Back…”
How to Potty Train a 3 Year Old…
Ready to potty train? HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Hilarious. Here we go: -Buy a poster board and sharpies and make sure to carefully draw the lines between each day of… Read more “How to Potty Train a 3 Year Old…”
The 7 Letter Word….
Anxiety. I have anxiety. WHEW. I said it. I already feel better. Oh wait—- I don’t feel better? It isn’t something we’re supposed to talk about? It’s… Read more “The 7 Letter Word….”
And then she said, “Damnit”
We were at Target… I feel like every story I have starts with those 4 words. Anyway, we were at Target. I was sweating because the kids… Read more “And then she said, “Damnit””
Confessions of a Stepmother
So it’s been awhile since I posted… as in 4 months. Yikes! With the holidays, time just flew by. But both the kids are down for naps… Read more “Confessions of a Stepmother”
From Scarves to Burpcloths 