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6 Candles

May 17, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Today has finally arrived! Pink has been counting down for 364 days, and it’s HERE. It’s her birthday. (Though last night she told me she’s almost 10 which is a better number than 6, so I guess we’re now on the 1460 day countdown…) And while I can’t stop time, I figured in honor of […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: 6th birthday, birthday, celebration, delightful, happy birthday, joy, love, Pink

A Very Spunky Birthday to Pink

May 17, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Dear Pink, You know how you’re growing so fast that sometimes you have to shove really hard to get your mismatched-sock-wearing feet crammed into your favorite party shoes? Well, that’s kind of what I picture it being like when God passed out personalities. He saw your itty-bitty little newborn body and said, “No way I’m […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: 4 years old, 4-year old, birthday, celebration, confidence, Mom Musings, Pink, self confidence, style

What I Share (and Don’t Share) About My Kids Online and Why

August 20, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

Nothing says back-to-school madness like a Facebook feed full of smiling faces holding sweet signs exclaiming, “First day of 2nd grade!” or “I’m in preschool now!” And today, as my boys are off enjoying(?!) their first days—one in kindergarten, one in 3rd grade—my page is quite obviously missing that milestone picture. Not because I don’t […]

Filed Under: Common Sense Media, featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Big, blog, Facebook, Lenny, Little, online privacy, personal responsibility, Pink, privacy

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 101

April 21, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

This week has been a crazy emotional roller coaster for people everywhere. There’s been sadness, stress, fear, and relief. I find that in those times, it can be hard to know what to say, or how to move forward. I’m trying my best to do just that by laughing at the funny little moments that […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: baseball, birthday, birthday party, lessons, Pink, taylor swift, toddler

Is It More Than a Word?

May 24, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

For months and months (and months and months), we talk to our itty bitty babies in anticipation of the big day. The moment they say their first word. Sure, there are the babbles that you’re sure mean mama, dada, and in Pink’s case “all done” (you know, third kid and all, always being forgotten somewhere). […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: baby, baby's first word, ball, Disney Baby, milestone, Pink

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