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10 Things I Learned Somewhat Recently, Vol 140

May 18, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

It’s only been a few weeks (maybe a month?) since my last lessons post, but my goodness, so much has changed. Big got all dressed up in a sport coat and tie, and now he can take communion at church (which he’s not so happy to announce, tastes like cardboard). Little had about 368 tantrums […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: 2nd grade, friends, getaway, lessons, mom friends, mother's day, preschool

The Gift of Time Alone

May 14, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

I’m one lucky mama. I know this every day. Even when I’m sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room (again) or being yelled at for not being able to read minds (again). Well, this year Lenny and the kids decided to remind me of just how lucky I am (again). They sent me off to the […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: celebration, getaway, kid, love, mother's day, relaxation

10 Things I’ve Learned in Cabo

February 5, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 13 Comments

Are you sitting? Get ready for this. I’m in Cabo. With Lenny. Without the kids. For five. whole. days. So, as you can imagine, I have a bit of a different perspective this week.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: Cabo, dancing, getaway, kid-free vacation, Mexico, vacation, work

9 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 42

November 28, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

This past week we enjoyed Little’s birthday, Thanksgiving with my family, a post-holiday family trip to San Diego to visit Lenny’s family and a night away in Palm Springs for my good friend’s wedding. That explains why I’m a day late and a lesson short.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: birthday, celebration, getaway, holiday, preschool, sick, Thanksgiving

Bloggy Bootcamp (The Only Kind of Bootcamp I Had a Remote Chance of Surviving)

March 22, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 15 Comments

I have a confession to make. Not the deep, dark, shocking kind. But the kind that might come as a surprise to some of you who know me. I’m an introvert. Yep, I’m one of those crazy people who’s more at peace and energized when I’m alone or with a few close friends/family members. While […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: appreciation, Belly & Baby, birthday, blog, Bloggy Boot Camp, conference, conversation, encouragement, getaway, gratitude, inspiration, lesson, Mom Musings, perspective, pregnancy, SITS Girls, support, travel, Twitter, words, writing

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