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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 65

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 65

May 28, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 17 Comments

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I hope you’ve had a great weekend of BBQing, outdoor fun and celebration. But most of all, I hope you’ve taken a moment to remember why we all get an extra day to spend with the people we love.

Lesson #1: While my dad didn’t talk much about his time in Vietnam, I know the fact that he represented our country and protected the freedoms we all enjoy was among one of his most proud accomplishments as a man. It’s thanks to people like him that some of my greatest worries are how will we keep busy with so much free time this summer, and did my kids (and I) eat too much sugar this weekend. While I certainly do fret about the little things—it’s just my nature—I know it’s because bigger people are worrying, and working, on the big things. And for that, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to military families everywhere.

Lesson #2: While logically I’m not so into the every-kid-deserves-a-trophy mentality, seeing the pride on your kid’s face when he comes home with his first one—and prying it out of his sleeping hands—is heart bursting. And, if you happen to be in Big’s class, you’ll see this first hand at sharing on Wednesday. Yes, we’ve been in countdown mode for a week.

Lesson #3: The little girl in the Punky Brewster getup who makes hearts with her name on them for Big better clap extra loud. He will notice.

Lesson #4: When teachers tell students to wear sports gear for field day (which was about 45 minutes of really fun activities out on the playground), they listen. I saw kids ages five to eleven sporting cleats, baseball uniforms, soccer uniforms, football jerseys and some seriously competitive glares.

Lesson #5: When yarn jewelry—as in white yarn cut to fit around your finger/wrist/neck and then taped together—catches on, Big is finally going to make his millions.

Lesson #6: Sometimes when I see people posting their exotic travels on Facebook, I’m tempted to write SFWY–>PRSCHL–>DOC–>SFWY–>HOME (Thank goodness for upgrades…in my minivan)

Lesson #7: I figure why buy Pink new clothes? Her pants have become capris and her long sleeves short just in time for the warmer weather. (This weekend does not qualify, I realize.)

Lesson #8: Pink’s had enough of being dragged to all the boys’ activities. Her whole why should I bother crawling/standing thing has landed her some quality with mommy in her own activity. Physical therapy.

Lesson #9: Camping is not the poor man’s vacation. Just ask they guy at REI who earned his quarterly bonus thanks to our family gearing up for a night in the backyard.

Lesson #10: Lenny gets me. The proof? He only came home with 3 sleeping bags. (And, no, it wasn’t because he thought we’d share his.)

Happy Memorial Day! Happy last week of school (for those of you with a crazy short year like us)! Happy kick off to summer! I have a feeling it’s going to be a great one…

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Comments

  1. Robin Caine says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    great post Amy!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 28, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Robin! Hope you’re doing well!

      Reply
  2. Amy Nelson says

    May 28, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I agree with Robin, great post!!! Laughed at the 3 sleeping bag comment:>

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 28, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Luckily the boys have friends who like to camp since their mom isn’t so sure. 😉

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  3. Lolly Bailey says

    May 28, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Fantastic picture of Johnny. This is how I remember him. Thanks for posting it and reminding me of his service to our country.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 29, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Our family loves this pic too!

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  4. Melinda says

    May 28, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I’ll go camping with Lenny and the boys. They just have to promise not to laugh too hard or too loudly when I get up in the morning and my bones start creaking!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 29, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Don’t worry, their 6am wakeups will drown out any sound you can make!

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  5. neena says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:13 am

    We were at REI twice this weekend. Finally got to use our yearly dividend – it didn’t help much with the massive bill.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 29, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Yeah, I think our dividend paid the tax. On one item. Oh well, outdoor summer fun, here we come!

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  6. Dana says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I’ve already been crying so thank you for making me laugh today, too! You are so dear and so funny as well. Love, Mom

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      Glad I could bring you a smile. xoxo

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  7. Jodie Hoffman says

    May 30, 2012 at 8:28 am

    congrats to Big on his trophy – we still have last year’s trophys/medals displayed in our main living area….
    And I’ll take an order of that super fashionable accessory Big is pushing! Actually, maybe you can tell people it shows you support a cause…. like support for kids with skinned knees or kids having problems learning to ride a bike! 😉

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    • Jodie Hoffman says

      May 30, 2012 at 8:29 am

      oh – and super handsome pic of your pops! Your momma was a lucky lady – hubba hubba!! 😉

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      May 31, 2012 at 11:50 am

      LOVE the cause bracelet idea. Maybe the cause should be my kids’ therapy funds.

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    May 31, 2012 at 10:35 pm

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  2. 10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 66 says:
    June 3, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    […] most people describe Pink, they tend to use words like laid back, easy going, mellow. It turns out physical therapists have a clinical word for that. Lazy. (Not to worry…it can be cured at the rate of one hour—and […]

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