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10 Reasons I’m Not a Preschool Teacher

January 17, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

I have a 3-year old. And while he’s generally a sweet one, there’s not a day that goes by that he isn’t challenging. It’s his job. And he’s got a gift.

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 3-year old, admiration, challenging, gratitude, Little, patience, preschool, teachers

She’s Not Your Ordinary Grandmother

April 10, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 35 Comments

When someone mentions their grandmother, most people conjure up a similar image. And it’s not a velour-sweats-wearing, sporty-car-driving, Bachelor-watching, spunky lady who barely looks like a grandma, let alone a great grandma of four (soon-to-be five). Yep, my grandma—or Nana, as I call her—is different. She’s, well, cool. I’ve known this since I was a […]

Filed Under: From Left to Write, Mom Musings Tagged With: admiration, appreciation, Big, cool, family time, from left to write, grandmother, grandparents, gratitude, influence, Little, Mom Musings, Nana, perspective

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