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On Your First Day of Middle School

August 24, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Dear Big, One of my greatest joys this summer was watching you swim in the ocean. And, lucky for both of us, you did it often and with gusto. Gone was your hesitant entry. Your anger at surprise dunks. Your thin skin in cool waters. This summer, not only did you run at each wave […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: first day of school, growing up, middle school, motherhood

How Did We Get Here?

June 7, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

If you open Big’s bedroom cabinet, you’ll find a pile of teeth. Six, to be exact. The collection started months ago, without warning. A silent strike of independence, I guess. His rebellion stands in stark contrast to Pink’s first squeals of post-tooth-fairy-visit delight — just down the hall. When he smiles, you can see where […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: 5th grade, boys, growing up, happiness, kindergarten, milestone, motherhood

6 Candles

May 17, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Today has finally arrived! Pink has been counting down for 364 days, and it’s HERE. It’s her birthday. (Though last night she told me she’s almost 10 which is a better number than 6, so I guess we’re now on the 1460 day countdown…) And while I can’t stop time, I figured in honor of […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: 6th birthday, birthday, celebration, delightful, happy birthday, joy, love, Pink

A Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Letter

December 23, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Remember back in the day when you’d get a stack of holiday cards and you’d be so excited to sit back and read all of the awkwardly folded, photocopied letters detailing the lives of people you hadn’t seen in years but were somewhat curious about? (All while rolling your eyes at all the typos and […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: christmas, friendship, holiday, letter, update

Sidelines Small Talk

October 24, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids’ combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has been put to the test 26 times when it comes to making small talk with parents in the bleachers and on the sidelines. If you happened to be one of the many to have been […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: anxiety, friendship, introvert, motherhood, quiet, Quiet Revolution, small talk, soccer mom, sports, team sports

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