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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Minivan Manifesto

September 1, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

Lately I’ve been hearing myself say things I never thought I would: Get your finger out of your butt. Stop dancing on the table. Seriously, get your finger out of your butt. I. Love. My. Minivan.

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First Day of Kindergarten Survival Guide

August 22, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

For the past five plus years, I’ve spent each day looking out for things that might cause Big to totally lose it. And avoiding them—or at least doing my very best to soften the blows. Being sure I had the right socks that didn’t get all bunchy in the tennis shoes I forced him to […]

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Love, Marriage and Something Resembling Peanut Butter Pie

August 16, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

The simple words of another tweet from Jennifer Perillo moved me again on Sunday: “Whatever you’re doing at 5:52pm today, please take a minute to hug someone you love.”

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: #apieformikey, celebration, food, friends, husband, marriage, wedding

10 Thing I Learned This Week, Vol 31

August 15, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

I know, Mondays can be tough. So why not start out the week with a laugh or two—at my expense, of course. You’re welcome.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: Big, lessons, Little, motherhood, parenting, Pink, sleep

Using Peanut Butter to Mend a Broken Heart

August 11, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

On any given day, you’ll find me working with words, not food. But this week is different. I’m at a complete loss for the words that usually come so naturally to me. So I’ll cook.

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