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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Baseball and Butterflies

July 8, 2021 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

In 2015, travel baseball was an entirely new concept to me. Big was so excited to be joining a team a couple of his good buddies had played on the summer before, and we were happy to be along for the ride. Even if it did mean spending my birthday at the ballpark this once. […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: baseball, butterflies, Little League, parenting

40 Something Going…

June 27, 2021 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

…online. Here goes, I’m returning to this blog—copying the pattern I used for my very first post eleven years ago today—after a two-year hiatus. Thanks for your patience! Or, more realistically, for forgetting that I even used to do this whole thing once and being curious or somewhat pleasantly surprised when you spotted this post […]

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The 12 Days of Vacation

December 28, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

This holiday season, our family has been graced with a whole lot of laughter, wonderful time with family, an abundance of gifts, and one seasonal song — The 12 Days of Christmas — over and over and over again. The last gem is courtesy of Pink, singer extraordinaire (and, since Christmas, budding guitarist…). If you’re […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: christmas, holiday vacation, humor, music, parenting, song

Dear Elfie (On Our Shelfie)

December 8, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Dear Elfie (on our shelfie), Welcome back! If you’re looking for creative spots to hide, may I suggest the kids’ shoes? They’re in a different, surprising place each night, and those little rascals will never be able to find you. But, if they do, you’ll bring me a moment of joy each morning too. With […]

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Gratitude for the Parents Who Lift Us Up, Sponsored by Minute Maid

November 10, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post that highlights parents doin’ good. As always, all opinions are my own. As a parent, I have so many reasons to feel grateful as the holiday season approaches. Just looking around the dining room table during a rushed, mid-week family dinner takes […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Doin' Good, friends, friendship, Good Minute blog, gratitude, Minute Maid, parenting, sponsored post, support

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