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10 Things I Learned Last Week(s), Vol 157

April 27, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Believe it or not, I seemed to be the only one in our family who was sad to see spring break come to an end this morning. And not just because it gave me some writing inspiration. (Though it did…) Lesson #1: When you’re getting ready for bed and discover that only one of the […]

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10 Things I Learned Last Week, Vol 155

March 16, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

We’ve collected yet another week of experiences, laughs, and lessons. And dirty clothes. But that’s not what this post is all about…well, not entirely. Lesson #1: We need to clarify the early morning rules in our house. For instance, when we tell the boys that they need to read in bed when they wake up […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Volume 10

October 17, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Lesson #1: Those little boy jeans that need to be cuffed (you know, the same ones that will be too short in no time) can turn the laundry room into a sandbox in one load flat. (Note to self: Please do not feel the need to re-learn this lesson again next year.) Lesson #2: Doggy […]

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