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Disney Baby Blast o’ Goodness

November 15, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

It’s supposed to rain this weekend (where I live, at least), so it’s a great time to catch up on some reading. Pick one, read ’em all, either way, I thank you! May they bring a little sunshine to your day. Changing Seasons Watching the leaves fall alongside Pink made me realize that she’s changing […]

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Tips for Surviving Bed Rest

April 18, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

Most of the time, when someone talks about your baby, they use fuzzy words like “kissable”, “angelic”, “precious”. You can’t get enough and nod with pride. But when someone tells you your baby “should be viable”, it shocks you out of your mommy haze and makes you pay close attention. And when that’s followed up […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week on Bedrest

April 3, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 30 Comments

Well, I’ve spent the past week in bed. And while the idea might sound glorious to many of you (I know I’ve thought that in the past), the reality is a bit more challenging. Especially with a 5-year old and 2-year old who—try as they might to do it all themselves—still need a fair amount […]

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