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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 […]

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2014 – A Brave New Year

January 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 19 Comments

New year. New word. And I got it from listening to a pop song. (Fitting, right?) At first when I heard it, I thought of my kids — how it expressed my wish for them. But it turns out, it’s my wish for me too. Let your words be anything but empty. Why don’t you […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Volume 25

May 30, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Let’s face it, I’ve learned more things than I can count in the past week plus that I’ve been home from the hospital with three kids. But I’ve also gone on a lot less sleep, so I can only remember a few of the lessons. I think it might be better that way…

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: Big, Everyday Lessons, family time, lesson, Little, new beginnings, parenting, perspective, Pink, words

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