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June Gloom

June 15, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Swimsuit? Check. Goggles? Check. Sleeping bag? Check. Sweatshirt? Um, nope. As the mist hit the windshield and leaves blew across the road this morning, it quickly became apparent that Big forgot to pack the one thing he really needed to spend the night at my mom’s. His sweatshirt. And once I said it, I realized […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: ballet, baseball, goodbyes, june gloom, school

Sometimes It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

June 16, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

School’s out! It’s summer! You’d think those two simple sentences would have the kids and me jumping for joy. And, at 8:15am this morning — when we were all still in our pajamas and the three of them were giggling over a game they’d made up — those words did feel good. Really good. But last […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 2nd grade, confidence, goodbye, goodbyes, lessons, life lessons, new beginnings, preschool, school, teachers

Farewell to Disney Baby

May 30, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

My, oh, my. A year ago I started an adventure having no idea where it would lead. I’ve had such a great time writing for Disney Baby — even sharing some of your pictures and stories along the way. But the time has come to chase after my 2-year old, rather than look back. She’s […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Disney Baby, farewell, goodbyes, momprenuers, new beginnings, tips, words

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