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My 3 Wishes

My 3 Wishes

June 27, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 33 Comments

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Ok, I really am sticking to my summer tech resolutions (for the most part), but Big’s at a playdate, and Little and Pink are asleep. (And by asleep, I mean Pink is in her crib shouting, “It’s mommy’s birthday! Happy birthday, Amy!”) So, in honor of my three-year blogiversary (which happens to fall on my birthday, as you might have guessed), I figured I’d share a few wishes. I know, I know, if you tell people your birthday wishes, they won’t come true. But these are my blogiversary wishes — which is pretty much the opposite. Without your help, they won’t come true. So, here goes…

Wish #1: I’d love for each of you to find a mom who looks exhausted and tell her how wonderful she is. Even if you don’t know her. Heck, especially if you don’t know her. Find something to admire — the way she smiles at her kids, the way she buys more green leafy stuff than red grape-y stuff, the way she gracefully removes her screaming toddler from the top shelf of the toy aisle. Anything.

Wish #2: Remind yourself that you — yes, you — are the best mom your kids will ever have. They adore you. And they learn from you. So show them that you adore yourself too…in spite of your faults. Then pray that they continue to feel that they’re truly spectacular far beyond their toddler-cheering-for-themselves-all-day-long phase. And they will, because you taught them to love themselves almost as much as you love them.

Wish #3: Ok, here’s where I go getting all greedy. (It is my birthday, you know.) My last wish is that you’ll tell one friend about Using Our Words. Share a post that made you laugh, cry, or feel a bit more like it’s normal to have your kid shouting inappropriate things in the middle of classy stores. Encourage a friend to like my Facebook page. Subscribe to get emails of each post (over there in the right column beneath my lovely picture, courtesy of the talented Jenny Lee Photography). Or to simply read something I’ve shared that they might to relate to. I adore this community, and I’d love to see it keep growing as I head into year four.

Plus, Lenny claims he wants to be my 1000th Facebook like, so let’s make that happen, people.

Thank you! For seeing me through 3 years. From day one. To year one. To year two. To today. Now, let’s celebrate!

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Comments

  1. Aimee says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Happy Birthday and Happy Blogiversary, Amy! Beautiful post and wonderful wishes 🙂

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you so much for helping grant my wishes! xo

      Reply
  2. Brian says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Hope you have a great day! Congrats on everything. I wish you well.

    Reply
    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks, B! xo

      Reply
  3. Shannon Schmid says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Sharing you! I love your wishes and I hope they all come true!! Many hugs on your special day!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      So sweet, thank you so very much!

      Reply
  4. Heather Buen - Dallas Single Mom says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Happy Birthday! I’m a first timer on your blog

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      I’m so glad you came by to join today’s celebration. I hope you’ll return. And when the celebration slows down here, I’ll be sure to head your way too!

      Reply
  5. Jenn L says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    HAPPY, happy birthday!!!!! I absolutely love this post. A friend of mine recommended that I check out your blog, and I’m so glad I did. Your site is beautiful and I love all of the awesome photography. 🙂 I can’t wait to read through many more posts.
    I hope you have a wonderful day, and congratulations on 3 years of blogging here. That is a fantastic accomplishment.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Well, Jenn, I like your friend. And you. I really appreciate your kindness and I hope you’ll decide to come back for more!

      Reply
  6. Denise @ The Effortless Mom says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Happy happy birthday! And I love your wishes. The world needs constant reminders of #1 and 2. Great blog, too! Congrats to three years. I’m only working my way into year two so I have a while to go. Enjoy the rest of your day and you , too, are an amazing mom!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Denise. I really love hearing from you! Once things settle down here, I’ll come by to see your blog too. Year two was a really exciting one for me, and hope it is for you, too!

      Reply
  7. Amy Greene says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Happy Birthday Amy! from Amy. I love when I find people with my name.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      You must be one happy person, Amy! And I love that. Amys make me happy to, so I’m grateful to be surrounded by them. Including you!

      Reply
  8. Cris says

    June 27, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Happy Birthday and congrats on your blogiversary too!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Cris! I really and truly appreciate it!

      Reply
  9. Crystal & Co says

    June 27, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    What a gorgeous blog you have! Happy Birthday and I am liking you on Facebook. 🙂

    And, I LOVE this: Remind yourself that you — yes, you — are the best mom your kids will ever have.

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, Crystal! I’m so happy to have you joining in the beautiful chaos that is Using Our Words. I look forward to connecting!

      Reply
  10. Betsy Mitchell says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Savvy in San Francisco says

    June 27, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Happy Birthday Amy and Happy Blogiversary!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      I so appreciate it. Can’t wait to continue the celebration by meeting you in person tomorrow. This week rocks!

      Reply
  12. rebecca at thisfineday says

    June 27, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Happy Birthday! I heard your name called out at DisneySMMoms as a winner and I was like, Oh my goodness I follow her, I have to meet her- and then my childcare ran out at 12 noon and just like Cinderella I had to leave the ball… and I did not get to say hi! So, I’m here to say, hi and Happy Birthday and that I’ll be soon joining your FB page too (like in 30 seconds!). Hope to see you around the blog world if not the real world!

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Too funny, I was just on your FB page and saw your pic with the Rookie moms. (Love them, by the way.) So sorry we didn’t get the chance to meet. Thanks for your kindness and for keeping up with the chaos! I’m glad we’ve connected.

      Reply
  13. Emily says

    June 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Happy Birthday/Blogiversary! I love your three wishes! And I hope they come true. 🙂

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you, Emily! I’m overwhelmed with the awesome that is these comments. If as many people are finding moms to make smile out in the world as they are making this mom smile, I’m good. Really good.

      Reply
  14. Pam says

    June 27, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Happy Birthday Amy!
    Can’t imagine picking a ‘favorite’ of your blogs….I love them all!!
    Cheers! Here’s to a terrific year!

    Hugs, Pam

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 28, 2013 at 11:16 am

      You’re too kind. Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Lori Draper says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Happy Birthday! Glad to share one of your posts on Facebook!
    Lori

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    • Amy, Using Our Words says

      June 28, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Thanks so much, Lori! Much appreciated!

      Reply

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