by Missy Stevens | Family
Motherhood is impossible. Why didn’t anyone tell me that? Why didn’t anyone sit me down and tell me that no matter what I do, it will feel like either too much, or not enough. There’s an extreme Goldilocks syndrome in this business. But the kicker?...
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Family, Fitness
Here we are, the eve of a new year. At the house of Wonder, Friend, we’re walking confidently ahead: hearts full of hope, heads full of ideas. A wink to 2010, a prayer for 2011, and we’re off. On the one hand, I don’t get too sentimental about the...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
I’m not back yet. Not that I ever actually went anywhere. The thing is, I have been in full-on Christmas mode (that’s code for marinated in Champagne and overdosed on rich foods), and I cannot seem to make the return to real life. I’m trying. I...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
It’s Ho Ho Holiday Swap Day! I realize you have no idea what that it is, so I’ll tell you. One of the best – possibly the best – things about blogging is building relationships with other bloggers. I’ve been blessed with the friendships...
by Missy Stevens | Family
Anything. No, that’s not entirely accurate. I remember all the words to the theme songs from The Facts of Life and The Fresh Prince of Bellaire. I remember what I wore to most major events and holidays from my childhood. I remember my husband’s social...
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Family
I need to pick your brain. Not like a zombie or anything. More like a high school newspaper reporter who talks around her subject a lot before getting to the real questions. This is not a rhetorical post. I want you to send me your thoughts. I’m mostly...