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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

5 Things I Learned This Father’s Day

June 19, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

Once again, I had every intention of writing a sentimental post on this special day (hope it was a happy one for all you dads out there!), but then the day took some unexpected turns (some more sharp than others). And I figured I just paid homage to my wonderful husband (who’s an equally wonderful […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: adventure, Everyday Lessons, holiday, husband, kids, lesson

A Day to Remember

June 7, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 36 Comments

A little over 14 years ago, I walked into a PolySci class while I was at UCLA that would change the course of my life. I’m guessing I chose the class because it seemed like a pretty easy way to check off an overdue prerequisite (after all, Communications was my thing…not Politics), but I ended […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: anniversary, husband, Lenny, love, marriage, Mom Musings

Tips for Surviving Bed Rest

April 18, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

Most of the time, when someone talks about your baby, they use fuzzy words like “kissable”, “angelic”, “precious”. You can’t get enough and nod with pride. But when someone tells you your baby “should be viable”, it shocks you out of your mommy haze and makes you pay close attention. And when that’s followed up […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: appreciation, baby, bed rest, bedrest, gratitude, husband, kids, pregnancy, support, tips, Tips & Ideas

5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 21

April 15, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

UPDATE: Jenn from AT&T responded to my tweet and saved the day. It only took the tech 2-1/2 hours on a Friday night to fix our phone. Guessing he’s heading straight to his watering hole. ******************************************************************************************************** It has been one. long. week. around our house. (But today marks my 34-week pregnancy milestone, so there’s definitely […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 19

March 27, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

It’s been quite an eventful week around here, including three hours of naps for me today. Turns out there are some upsides to drama! Lesson #1: When I went to Bloggy Boot Camp last weekend, I was given an amazing bag full of Good Cook brand utensils (apparently my kids aren’t the only ones who […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Everyday Lessons Tagged With: appreciation, baby, Belly & Baby, Big, birthday, encouragement, Everyday Lessons, family time, friends, grandparents, gratitude, husband, kids, lesson, Little, mom, parenting, pregnancy

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