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Confidence, Problem Solving, and a Bat *Children’s Book Giveaway*
"Hmm, that sounds like a problem." If you hang out around our house long enough, you'll hear me say… [more]
10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 108
Two. Four. Six. Eight. Who do we appreciate? Dads. Dads. Yaaayyyy, Dads! Lesson #1: Not only does… [more]
Instagram Challenge Top 10: #MotherhoodUnfiltered
Well, my friends, I asked you to join me in sharing sweet, funny, not-so-funny, real moments of motherhood.… [more]
Honey, I Broke The Kid
I'm not sure how I did it. And I certainly didn't mean to. But I did. I broke Little. He doesn't seem… [more]
10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 107
This past week marked the beginning of Little's summer vacation, the official end of Big's exciting baseball… [more]

Confidence, Problem Solving, and a Bat *Children’s Book Giveaway*
June 18, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment
"Hmm, that sounds like a problem." If you hang out around our house long enough, you'll hear me say that phrase over and over and over again. I'm a big believer in teaching kids to think about each and every situation as a problem they can solve. Sure, they may need some help solving whatever … [Read More...]

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 108
June 16, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment
Two. Four. Six. Eight. Who do we appreciate? Dads. Dads. Yaaayyyy, Dads! Lesson #1: Not only does Lenny love his woman (and pizza), shake his grove thang, and readily admit his faults, he's larger than life. (Just ask Little.) … [Read More...]

Instagram Challenge Top 10: #MotherhoodUnfiltered
June 13, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment
Well, my friends, I asked you to join me in sharing sweet, funny, not-so-funny, real moments of motherhood. And you did. Thank you! There were lots of great pictures — and I truly hope they keep coming. Because, let's face it, summer is bound to be full of unfiltered fun. I hope you enjoy these … [Read More...]

Honey, I Broke The Kid
June 12, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments
I'm not sure how I did it. And I certainly didn't mean to. But I did. I broke Little. He doesn't seem like the fragile type. No, he's the kid who jumps superhero heights. Runs faster than a speeding bullet. Doesn't blink at bad news. … [Read More...]

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 107
This past week marked the beginning of Little's summer vacation, the official end of Big's exciting baseball season, and the 10-year anniversary of Lenny and I being husband and wife. Pink's big … [Read More...]

Instagram Challenge: #MotherhoodUnfiltered
From the moment you see that plus sign — and sometimes even years before — parenting is utterly raw. The moments of joy. Fear. Frustration. Awe. Exhaustion. Pride. Laughter. (And that’s all … [Read More...]

A Toast to Us
Ten years ago today, I sat at my parents’ kitchen table stuffing pretty little blue bags with personalized wine corks, and sealing them with an Irish toast: May you have warm words on a cold … [Read More...]

Kids in Motion *Target Gift Card Giveaway*
"Mom, will you come play baseball with me?" "Mom, will you come play soccer with us?" "Can we play basketball, Mom?" "I've got the racquets, mom. Let's play!" (Neither of them have quite … [Read More...]

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 106
This week we've said goodbye to Disney Baby, our lovely preschool, baseball, and homework (even Big's teacher is checked out, I guess). It's been a bittersweet one, with no shortage of … [Read More...]

Farewell to Disney Baby
My, oh, my. A year ago I started an adventure having no idea where it would lead. I've had such a great time writing for Disney Baby — even sharing some of your pictures and stories along the way. … [Read More...]












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