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Moms & Dads, We’re Doin’ Good- Sponsored by Minute Maid

June 18, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post celebrating parenthood. As always, all opinions are my own. The past couple weeks around here were filled with friends experiencing big moments with their children—wonderfully successful dance recital performances, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat as Little League playoffs […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 108

June 16, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Two. Four. Six. Eight. Who do we appreciate? Dads. Dads. Yaaayyyy, Dads! Lesson #1: Not only does Lenny love his woman (and pizza), shake his grove thang, and readily admit his faults, he’s larger than life. (Just ask Little.)

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My Babies’ Daddy

June 14, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

Yesterday the kids and I pulled into our front yard after being away for less than 48 hours and they all started wiggling and squealing with excitement. Someone special was on the other side of our front door and they couldn’t wait to see him. Daddy! When I married Lenny nine years ago, I imagined […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: dads, Disney Baby, Father's Day, Lenny, life lessons, spirit

Moms (and a Dad) Who Mean Business: The Baby Gift Edition

March 6, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Everywhere I go, it seems there are Spring chickens hatching. In case you find yourself waiting for or welcoming babies these days as well, I wanted to share some unique gift ideas. If you know of other great mom- or dad-owned businesses, please share in the comments!

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 47

January 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

While it was the kids’ last week of vacation, it felt like anything but vacation to me. Don’t get me wrong, we had lots of fun. But wow, that felt like way more than 2-1/2 weeks. Didn’t it?

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: communication, dads, lessons, sleep, vacation, words

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