LIFE AS LAUREN PHILLIPS' STEPMOM: A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE

Being Lauren Phillips' stepmom turns out to be a total bumpy journey. Some days you can practically feel pure love, and other days, well, things get messy. Truth be told, I never expected it would be so chaotic. Lauren's got energy, and getting through her teenage years can be challenging. Through it all, I wouldn't trade this life for anything. L