It’s Been Real, WordPress

Dear WordPress, It’s time. My self-hosted site is all but ready, so this will be my last post as a Presser. I have appreciated the free hosting, and will always remember being Freshly Pressed with the fondest of memories. Thank you for introducing me to so many talented bloggers, whom I pray will continue to … Continue reading →

So, I Peed on my Kid.

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, one of … Continue reading →

Happy 1-Year Blogiversary to Meeeeee!!!

Happy Friday, party people! I woke up in an exceptionally good mood today because, well, it’s Friday AND because I’m reintroducing coffee back into my diet after almost a week hiatus. The flu may have had me down, but I’m up again, people, and I plan to reclaim my status as a fully functioning caffeine … Continue reading →

Oversharing: Toddler-style

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. #Success. Until… Teacher: I’m … Continue reading →

Project Optimism: Thank God for My Husband

Okay, guys, it was bound to happen. With all of the germs flying around the universe, and half of them 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 … Continue reading →

Well, I Suck.

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 and were all, “Hey! … Continue reading →

One Teacher’s Wish List

After almost 10 years in the business of education, I’ve witnessed a lot: a student using my classroom phone to schedule her abortion; a parent’s tirade during a conference that ended in her slapping her 16-year-old son upside the head and him crying; a lovely young man crashing through my classroom window as a result … Continue reading →

Project Optimism: A Different Kind of Hero

We all have that somebody in our lives who can make us laugh until we tinkle a little. In my life, that somebody is my brother. He has the gift of humor, and his impersonations are spot-on. When he was in junior high, his teachers always told my parents that he was so quiet and … Continue reading →

When the Husband is Away, the Wife Will Play.

My husband and his friends host a clinic for baseball and softball coaches every January, and when he left me a single mom yesterday, I decided to take today off and enjoy a long weekend with the kids. The expectation for a fun Friday wasn’t very high; in fact, knowing that our first order of … Continue reading →

Hello. My Name is Stephanie and I’m a Blogger.

Welcome to those of you who are stoppin’ by from the More Than Mommies Mixer this week! Thank you for taking the time to visit! Grab us! You know what I mean… I don’t know about you, but when I tell people I blog, they look at me weird. It’s a mix between confusion and … Continue reading →