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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 92

January 27, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

After a weekend of fun with the family, which included a wonderful escape to the city with my mom to see Wicked, I’m ready for whatever this week has to offer. (At least that’s what I’m telling myself.) Lesson #1: Even when the boys aren’t home, the pigskin rules our house. The other day Pink […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 91

January 20, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

And the fans go wiiiiiillllldddd! In case you haven’t heard, there was a big game today. That’s right, Big hit the basketball court for the very first time. And his team even looked like they knew what they were doing. Him included. (And for the few of you out there also following the San Francisco […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 57

March 31, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

Pill bug, pill bug, run away home. Our house is on fire, our mom needs a comb. Our sister can fly, just give her a push. Mom may seem angry, but her brain’s just mush.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: bugs, dancing, fire, football, Star Wars

Hut, Hut, Happy Birthday

March 27, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 19 Comments

Oh, my Big. He’s a funny one. Last year after claiming he didn’t want to invite any friends to his birthday party, he ended up with a whooper at a jumpy house place. (And since I ended up on bed rest the same week, I couldn’t have been happier that they did all the work […]

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Rainy Day Moves

January 30, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

Obsessed. I’m not sure that word begins to cover Big’s love of sports. His first word was “ball” and there are very few moments in a day when you can find him without one on hand.

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: #PSFamily, balloon, dancing, family fun, football, Play Station Family, rainy day activities, video games

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