by Missy Stevens | Family
After my five year old’s well check today we went for treats. Shots always equal treats. He took that shot like a man. You know, a lot of dramatic anticipation and some subtle tears, shrouded in a tough guy act. But even had he melted down at shot time, we would...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Food, Whatever
I recently had an unsettling day. No, it was a spectacularly disappointing and embarrassing day. This day came on top of days and days of bad news about Japan. Heartbreaking news. Unfathomable destruction. This day came on top of sad news from a friend. This day. It...
by Missy Stevens | Family
This one’s a bit of an ode to KLZ. And yes, these were taken this morning. In March. Reindeer love, all year ’round. P.S. Thanks for the kind words and emails. I think my last post may have been a bit melodramatic. Everything is fine here, I promise. Just...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
Let ’em have my brain. It’s malfunctioning and possibly plotting against me anyway. I don’t understand the mysteries of the human brain. Like a lot of other mysterious things out there, I’m mostly okay with not understanding. If I knew too much...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
Mark and I were talking about death the other day. Because we like to keep it light around here. How we got to the topic is boring, so I’ll spare you. Once we were on the subject, though, I had some realizations that I thought you should hear. I may need you to...
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by Missy Stevens | Family
Preschoolers cannot be confined to Halloween for costumes. Last week at school there was a Valentine’s Day Tea. The children wore their parents’ clothes, and attempted to act refined. I lobbied for H to wear Mark’s tuxedo, but I was vetoed. Something...
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. 
