Author Archives: Stephanie Lauritsen

My daughter just finished a temper tantrum. She doesn’t do this very often, at least she hadn’t until the last few days. I’m diagnosing her with molars coming in. It’s really the only thing that can explain the extreme crabbiness … Continue reading →

I couldn’t help but share my preschoolers observation. “Mom! It looks like it’s raining Dip-N-Dots!” And boy was he right! Ah the beautiful and simplified imagination of a child. As we all weather this storm and the undeniable future flood, … Continue reading →

This past weekend my daughter came down with the stomach flu for a few days.  This morning I dropped my kids off at daycare and had my fingers crossed I wouldn’t get “the call” saying she was sick again.  As I was … Continue reading →

My son has long locks.  I’ve been cutting his hair since he was just over one year old and have also taken him in a few times to a professional.  He has curly hair which makes it difficult to see … Continue reading →

Maybe I was being an idealist when I thought being snowed in for 3 days would mean I’d get a lot accomplished at home.  It surely didn’t happen.  First off, my poor husband had to shovel off our roof, snow … Continue reading →

As the toy makers have increased their ads during evening television shows, my son has requested more and more toys than ever before.  Two months ago he said Santa could bring him anything and he’d be happy, now all of … Continue reading →

My daughter keeps rearranging ornaments on our Christmas tree.  I thought I was being clever putting all of the breakable pieces above her reach.  I try to have enough non-breakable kids’ ornaments for the little ones to enjoy so they … Continue reading →

Last night as we put our son to bed he told my husband he felt like he could maybe get sick.  He hadn’t complained at all during the evening and didn’t look ill.  So my husband put a bucket on … Continue reading →

Yesterday I decided to start making Christmas cookies.  I LOVE baking and typically make enough to hand out to some of our friends, clients, neighbors, parties we attend and have enough left for both sides of our families to enjoy.  … Continue reading →

Last week my husband was elk hunting in Colorado.  I can hold my own at home alone with the kids for a few days, but for a week?  I honestly was a little nervous.  The first night, just hours after … Continue reading →