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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

A Mother’s Important Message

January 15, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

What a beautiful baby! Look at those big blue eyes. She’s adorable! As a mom who had just added bows and sparkles to her hefty truck and bug collection, I ate up every compliment my baby girl received when she arrived. As if, somehow, her favorable dip in the gene pool and outrageously mild-mannered personality […]

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Even Princesses Get Timeouts Sometimes

April 25, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 17 Comments

As you may have heard, this week is National Princess Week. (Yes, really. Don’t question me, I listen to Radio Disney all day.) Since I know many of you have been wondering why I have a beef with the lovely ladies, I figure I should clear things up.

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: discipline, girl, imagination, life lessons, little girls, princesses

Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh…

January 12, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 47 Comments

Boy or girl??? Today was a big day. Yes, the big day. Lenny and I headed out bright and early to see our wiggly baby in action. To confirm that we were having a healthy baby boy. My friend, the ultrasound tech from my 12-week appointment, called my name and in we went. She remembered […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: baby, Belly & Baby, boy, doctor, girl, husband, Mom Musings, parenting, pregnancy, surprise, ultrasound

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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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