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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

How Did We Get Here?

June 7, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

If you open Big’s bedroom cabinet, you’ll find a pile of teeth. Six, to be exact. The collection started months ago, without warning. A silent strike of independence, I guess. His rebellion stands in stark contrast to Pink’s first squeals of post-tooth-fairy-visit delight — just down the hall. When he smiles, you can see where […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: 5th grade, boys, growing up, happiness, kindergarten, milestone, motherhood

In Defense of the “Too Happy” Facebook Profile

October 21, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Recently I’ve found myself in a number of conversations with friends who are critical of how people they know use social media, primarily Facebook. The concern? People aren’t painting a realistic portrait of their lives. They’re selectively broadcasting the good stuff, the wins. The perfectly coordinated family photo shoot, the trophy ceremony, the toddler enthusiastically […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: celebration, competition, Facebook, friends, happiness, perfection, social media

Mommy, Does Cinderella Have Babies?

August 4, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Pink asked me this most innocent question the other day as I was overwhelmed by yet another mess, and she was rocking her own beloved baby doll in her arms. “Mommy, does Cinderella have babies?”

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Popular Tagged With: happiness, motherhood, princesses

Discovering Happy

February 19, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Last week, I found myself having totally unrelated, but similar conversations with each of my children’s teachers. Conversations that, less than a year ago, seemed so very far out of reach.

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 2nd grade, growth, happiness, happy, preschool, teachers

What I Didn’t Miss

February 13, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Last week I wrote a post about the things I missed at home while Lenny and I were away on a kid-free, company-hosted getaway to Puerto Rico. While it was a sweet reflection for me, I was surprised by how wildly popular it was among my friends. On my personal Facebook page, over 40 people […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: happiness, motherhood, reality, vacation

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