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5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 17

5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 17

March 13, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

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Even an ordinary week around here has me laughing and in awe of kids’ funny minds time and time again.

Lesson #1: Never underestimate the power of a simple compliment. (Giving or receiving one, for that matter.)

Lesson #2:
Apparently age 4 (going on 5) is when the “everybody has one but me” phase begins. Seriously, who/what is Ben 10? And why does every preschooler own his/its watch? (Except for Big, of course.)

Lesson #3: It’s time to prepare for the baby questions…any suggestions/resources welcome. I’ve gotta come up with something better than a horrified laugh next time Big asks, “So…will the doctor, like, bust your stomach open or something to get the baby out?”

Lesson #4: There’s a pretty good chance Little is more fashion savvy at age 2 than I am at age mumble, mumble. When I went to put on the same shirt for the third day in a row, he said, “You don’t want that shirt.” Which leads me to…

Lesson #5: There’s a chance I’m more prepared for a girl than I realized. Between Little changing outfits about four times a day and Big screaming like he’s at a Justin Bieber concert when we announce bath time, I think I have a good idea of things to come.

Here’s to a week of kind words, getting everything you want, not getting busted, looking good and giving in to the excitement of everyday moments.

How about you? Any lessons from your week to share?

Photo from Flickr by Sanisiuk.

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Comments

  1. Jodie says

    March 13, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    oh lady… here’s to no “bustin’ out” of that little girl ;)!

    As for Ben10…. whew… the boys both LOVE it… but we had to ban them from watching because the viewing coincided with Finn starting to punch friends when playing and Seamus when annoyed… and Finn getting really obnoxious… yikes!

    I’ve heard that the first seasons when Ben10 was actually… 10.. are much more innocent than the ones that are on TV right now…

    And.. um… that may be more than you needed to know about Ben10… (sorry). 😉

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    • Amy says

      March 13, 2011 at 9:10 pm

      I definitely needed this Ben 10 intel. Sounds like a watch may be ok, he hasn’t mentioned the cartoon, so we’ll stay away from that. Thanks so much!

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  2. Melissa says

    March 13, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    For me, I learned that the strength a mother has to get through anything is never ending. I thought I was tough… I am awed every day by the strength I see in mom’s all around me.

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    • Amy says

      March 13, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Melissa, both you and my own mom have been serving as inspiring mothers of strength for me lately. You both face daily challenges with grace, love and honesty. No doubt the mothers around you are in awe right back. I’m thinking of you and your friends going through challenges with your precious little ones!

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  3. Dana says

    March 13, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I love and need to share your humorous outlook each week. You and your boys are so amusing. I love to read about those little guys questions, like the “busting out one”. So thoughtful, so descriptive, too!

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    • Amy says

      March 14, 2011 at 7:59 pm

      Well, I know you’re not biased at all…like me. Glad we can share some laughs.

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  4. Brittany says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    BEN 10 rules our house….and we DO have his watch. 😉

    I couldn’t agree more about the compliment comment. I rarely get them and when I do, I can literally live on that comment for DAYS. 🙂

    Regarding the “baby” questions, I am totally honest with my boys (2 & 5). My Big has been asking and I was honest with what mommy’s body does and POP out the baby comes. 😉 He acutally laughed and said….cool. sometimes honesty is better than making up something. I certainly can’t remember all my “white lies”…..

    Love your blog, babe! think of you ALL the time.

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    • Amy says

      March 14, 2011 at 8:03 pm

      Gosh, I didn’t realize how uncool we were…

      I agree that honesty is best. I’m just wondering how to be honest AND discreet. 🙂

      Thanks for the kind words and know that I have lots of compliments to share with you!

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  5. Linda says

    March 15, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Laughing and enjoying your posts, once again. All of it is truly normal and so much fun!

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    • Amy says

      March 16, 2011 at 1:22 pm

      Glad I could make you laugh. Hope you’re doing well! It’s been too long…

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