by Missy Stevens | Family
When I was pregnant with the-boy-who-would-be-H, we did what expectant parents do: we made a list of baby names. We put each name to the test by playing a demented role-playing game in which we, acting as the now grown child, introduced ourselves and our occupation....
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Whatever
Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s already January 3, and yes, we’ve been seeing New Year-related posts on all the social media for days now. No need to point out that I’m not first (but maybe I’m last, so in a way I’m winning something)....
by Missy Stevens | Family
We are all grieving this week. We were collectively brought to our knees by the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the horror unbearable. But bear it I will. Because anyone who has urged her child to take steps toward independence, anyone who has watched her child walk...
by Missy Stevens | Family
This is not a slumber party. We’re just doing this so I can make sure you’re not poisoned! Add one more to the list of Things I Never Imagined Saying Before I Had Kids. It’s Sunday night and I’m spelling out the rules for our slumber un-party....
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by Missy Stevens | Whatever
So how was Thanksgiving at your house? Good? Good. I had so much fun – and so much butter – that I’m in a stupor today. Turns out that three-plus days of family and four-plus days of Thanksgiving food equals blergh. But it’s the best kind of...
Lapsed homemaker. Looking to hire a full-time housekeeper who will work for the sheer joy of a job well done and free coffee. Interested parties, DM please. 
