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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

High Hopes and Love for My Unborn Baby

January 9, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

This month’s Shine Parenting Guru topic is 5 dreams for my child. Of course I hope that Big will continue to conquer his shy tendencies. And I hope Little will continue to find (appropriate) ways to entertain everyone around him. But I know them both so well. I know what they need (including me to […]

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I’ve Used My Words, And Now I’m Reflecting On Them…With Thanks To You

December 30, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

It’s that time of year. The time of year I swear I’ll be more organized. The time of year I swear I’ll make goals for myself. The time of year I gorge myself on fudge and other goodness. The time of year I realize, I am who I am, so why worry about any of […]

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Big (Ol’ Belly) News

December 1, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 50 Comments

If you know me, you might have been wondering why my wardrobe was getting baggier, my wine glass was staying fuller and my eyes were getting heavier mid-way through a fascinating conversation about one of my favorite celebs. Well, the cat’s out of the bag. Or should I say, the bun is in the oven. […]

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5 Things I Learned This Week, Volume 6

September 12, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Lesson #1: I look forward to the day when toilet bowl bleach isn’t the appropriate cleaning agent for our tub. Lesson #2: Someone at our local Target has a wicked sense of humor. Moving the lingerie section across from the young boys’ clothing couldn’t have been a coincidence, right? Lesson #3: Moms should get M&Ms […]

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30 Something Going…

June 27, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

…online. Here goes! I’m finally starting that blog I’ve been talking about. Thanks for coming along for the ride. …on 4. It’s amazing how having little ones gives you the chance to rediscover the world. Olives really are better once they’ve wiggled on your fingertip. And so are worms. Trying something new is a bit […]

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