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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Turning 2011 Into A Happy Ending

December 29, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 17 Comments

In past years, I’ve heard people say things like, “I’m so ready for this year to be over.” “This year was the worst!” “I can’t wait to forget this year.” “I don’t think one more bad thing can happen to me this year.” And honestly, I’ve never been able to relate. Not that I haven’t […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 2011, baby, Dad, hard times, husband, memories, new beginnings, parenthood, parenting, preschool

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 39

November 5, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

This weekend I not only gained an hour (which wasn’t wasted sleeping I’m afraid), I gained a sister-in-law. (Yay!) And throughout the festivities I packed lots of lessons into lots of celebration.

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Let’s Hear it for the CHOs!

September 29, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Unfortunately I’m suffering from a major flare up of carpal tunnel, and I’m trying to take it easy with the typing this week. So…in order to save my hand and entertain you, I’ve posted a piece I wrote for Purex a couple months ago. I’m guessing many of you can relate. Please share anything I […]

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Love, Marriage and Something Resembling Peanut Butter Pie

August 16, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

The simple words of another tweet from Jennifer Perillo moved me again on Sunday: “Whatever you’re doing at 5:52pm today, please take a minute to hug someone you love.”

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: #apieformikey, celebration, food, friends, husband, marriage, wedding

Using Peanut Butter to Mend a Broken Heart

August 11, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

On any given day, you’ll find me working with words, not food. But this week is different. I’m at a complete loss for the words that usually come so naturally to me. So I’ll cook.

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: BlogHer, celebration, food, friends, grace, heartbreak, husband, pie, Yahoo! Mother Board

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