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If These Walls Could Talk

January 29, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 23 Comments

After years and years of researching, debating, and soul searching what’s next for our family (not to mention joking about five people sharing one bathroom), we made a great big monumental decision last year. We decided that rather than moving to a house that kind of fits us, we’d build one that’s just right. In […]

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At the End of the Day

November 12, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Here I sit, with my to-do list staring me down, taunting me. Reminding me that things aren’t getting checked off fast enough—or at all, for that matter. As if that’s not bad enough, it’s glaringly obvious that I’ve overlooked adding some rather important things to said list. If only I could remember what they were…

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One Thing I Learned From Pink This Week

September 3, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Worrying. If anyone asked me what I’m really, really good at, that would be the simple answer. Worrying. I’m working on it, because I know that in many ways it’s a choice. But here’s the thing, I’m good at it. And why on earth would I give up one of my greatest talents?

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Mommy, Does Cinderella Have Babies?

August 4, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Pink asked me this most innocent question the other day as I was overwhelmed by yet another mess, and she was rocking her own beloved baby doll in her arms. “Mommy, does Cinderella have babies?”

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Happy Mother’s Day…

May 9, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

…to the mom who cuts off the crust and knows yogurt can only be eaten with a specific spoon. …to the mom who spends ten minutes getting her child’s socks just right, so he can finally put on his shoes and head out the door to school. …to the mom who goes to mommy & […]

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