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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

What I’ve Learned in Preschool

June 2, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 11 Comments

Tomorrow Big will be “graduating” from preschool. And while a ceremony might seem a bit silly, recognizing how very far he’s come in two short years is a must. His first day he tackled me crying, begging me not to leave. Now he practically tackles me running in the door to see his friends and […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Volume 25

May 30, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Let’s face it, I’ve learned more things than I can count in the past week plus that I’ve been home from the hospital with three kids. But I’ve also gone on a lot less sleep, so I can only remember a few of the lessons. I think it might be better that way…

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Today…

May 20, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 22 Comments

3/12/13 PROJECT: UNDERBLOG COLLECTIVE UPDATE… I wrote this in May of 2011, a few days after my daughter was born. Re-reading it now, it’s a great reminder to continue to live each day for what it is. A new beginning. Today I had big plans to write a post introducing our little girl (plus send […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 24

May 15, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

I know, I know. Still nothing. Well, not nothing. I’ve almost headed to the hospital twice only to have my contractions come to a complete stop both times. This girl is all drama! Good thing my boys are keeping me busy and distracted… Lesson #1: If you’re looking for a way to get your homebody […]

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What I’ve Learned This Week, Vol 23

May 1, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Another good week ended with a gorgeous Sunday in the backyard. The boys bouncing in the jumpy house, Lenny and I taking in some sun. I not only got a bit of color (went from transparent to white), I got some lovely heat-induced cankles and sausage fingers (so please excuse any fat-fingered typos). Lesson #1: […]

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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