Comments for Using Our Words http://usingourwords.com Slice-of-life stories about parenthood Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:21:37 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Amy, Using Our Words http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17105 Amy, Using Our Words Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:21:37 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17105 Can't wait to watch your little girl grow up too! Can’t wait to watch your little girl grow up too!

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Amy, Using Our Words http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17104 Amy, Using Our Words Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:20:43 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17104 I can only hope their decisions continue to be their own as they get older...no doubt the pressure increases through the years. Thanks for all you do to celebrate who my kids are! I can only hope their decisions continue to be their own as they get older…no doubt the pressure increases through the years. Thanks for all you do to celebrate who my kids are!

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Annie Kelly http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17102 Annie Kelly Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:35:17 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17102 So so true Amy! They grow up so fast and do everything at their own pace.....and that's just a- okay!!! So so true Amy! They grow up so fast and do everything at their own pace…..and that’s just a- okay!!!

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Linda http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17101 Linda Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:15:54 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17101 The fact that your kids are advancing at a pace and stride that they personally feel comfortable with is, to me, a sign that their decisions will be their own, and not those influenced by others. Fast-forward to the teen years (light years away, I know, but coming sooner than you think), and be thankful and hopeful that these character traits are still in full force. I've never known, say, a 10 year old who wasn't potty trained, couldn't ride a bike, etc. These little things in life come naturally to all, and I personally admire those that do so at their own pace and don't succumb to pressure. It sets a pattern for years to come and hopefully helps prevent them from making mistakes or exercising poor judgment that they might regret. Good job, Amy! Your children are beautiful and I so enjoy watching them grow no matter how fast or slow. Enjoy every second... The fact that your kids are advancing at a pace and stride that they personally feel comfortable with is, to me, a sign that their decisions will be their own, and not those influenced by others. Fast-forward to the teen years (light years away, I know, but coming sooner than you think), and be thankful and hopeful that these character traits are still in full force. I’ve never known, say, a 10 year old who wasn’t potty trained, couldn’t ride a bike, etc. These little things in life come naturally to all, and I personally admire those that do so at their own pace and don’t succumb to pressure. It sets a pattern for years to come and hopefully helps prevent them from making mistakes or exercising poor judgment that they might regret. Good job, Amy! Your children are beautiful and I so enjoy watching them grow no matter how fast or slow. Enjoy every second…

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Amy http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17100 Amy Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:00:21 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17100 I can only hope my boys turn out as well as your girls have! I can only hope my boys turn out as well as your girls have!

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Amy http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17099 Amy Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:59:40 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17099 Thanks, friend. Thanks, friend.

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by M. B. H. http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17098 M. B. H. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:49:57 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17098 Big is just like my oldest daughter was.....an observer, a perfectionist. And look how well she is doing now! Little is like my youngest....rambunctious, energetic, happy-go-lucky. And look how well she is doing now! Big is just like my oldest daughter was…..an observer, a perfectionist. And look how well she is doing now!
Little is like my youngest….rambunctious, energetic, happy-go-lucky. And look how well she is doing now!

]]> Comment on Growing Up Fast, But Taking It Slow by Jodie Hoffman http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/21/growing-up-fast-but-taking-it-slow/#comment-17097 Jodie Hoffman Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:32:59 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3889#comment-17097 Yea for Big - well done! Just keep on keepin' on at your own perfect pace!!! Yea for Big – well done! Just keep on keepin’ on at your own perfect pace!!!

]]> Comment on 10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 52 by Amy, Using Our Words http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/19/10-things-i-learned-this-week-vol-52/#comment-17095 Amy, Using Our Words Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:12:26 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3880#comment-17095 Oh, Jodie. The rules of a kindergartener never end, do they? We have epic battles around here...and not the kind with lightsabers. As for lice, it's a matter of *when* not *if*. Most of our friends have had it and it just seems to be going around and around the school. No doubt I've tempted the lice gods and will be doing a Cetaphil rinse soon. And wow. The balloon biter was like nothing I've ever seen. He ran from balloon animal to balloon flower to balloon wings faster than anyone could turn to see him. (And they were each a minimum of four balloons.) I was sitting feeding Pink and watched helplessly...and in awe. Hope you enjoyed your weekend too! Oh, Jodie. The rules of a kindergartener never end, do they? We have epic battles around here…and not the kind with lightsabers.

As for lice, it’s a matter of *when* not *if*. Most of our friends have had it and it just seems to be going around and around the school. No doubt I’ve tempted the lice gods and will be doing a Cetaphil rinse soon.

And wow. The balloon biter was like nothing I’ve ever seen. He ran from balloon animal to balloon flower to balloon wings faster than anyone could turn to see him. (And they were each a minimum of four balloons.) I was sitting feeding Pink and watched helplessly…and in awe.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend too!

]]> Comment on 10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 52 by Amy, Using Our Words http://usingourwords.com/2012/02/19/10-things-i-learned-this-week-vol-52/#comment-17094 Amy, Using Our Words Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:08:01 +0000 http://usingourwords.com/?p=3880#comment-17094 I think that's a very nice way of saying I'm a bit obsessed. And I appreciate your kindness...because I am. I think that’s a very nice way of saying I’m a bit obsessed. And I appreciate your kindness…because I am.

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