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 | 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....
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
It’s a bad news, good news day. Bad: The three year old no longer naps every day. Good: He does stay in his room for quiet (ish) time, and he is very tired at bedtime, meaning (almost) no shenanigans. Bad: I have no willpower when there are Oreos in the house....
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Family
That’s me. I promised you feelings and bad words today. I considered simply posting a list of every bad word I could type in 60 seconds, but I’m not up for the resulting spam. The thing is, I wrote this long, feeling-y post and it needs to be edited. It...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Guest Posts
Hey, I’m doing it again – posting here just to tell you to click away. You’re awesome, though, so I know you won’t mind. I’m at Jackie’s blog, With Just a Bit of Magic, today, and I’m talking about a serious issue. It’s...
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. 
