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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 103

May 12, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to open with a poem Little’s class recited that I thought was so sweet. (Imagine your little ones’ voices as you read it.) Mommy, I love you, For all that you do. You kiss me and hug me, ‘Cause you love me too. You feed me and need […]

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Living in the Quiet

November 6, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

When Big was a baby, I spent a lot of time talking to him. We’d fill the silence with books, songs, games. I felt like it was my job to keep a constant conversation going. That’s how he’d learn to talk and read, after all. (Though after a birthday party the other day, my friend […]

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The Gift of Time Alone

May 14, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

I’m one lucky mama. I know this every day. Even when I’m sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room (again) or being yelled at for not being able to read minds (again). Well, this year Lenny and the kids decided to remind me of just how lucky I am (again). They sent me off to the […]

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Bringing the Bliss Home

February 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Lenny and I just spent five days at one of the most luxurious resorts in Cabo. (Read: No kids allowed on the majority of the property). We didn’t consciously plan to escape our reality, it was his company’s club trip. A trip that was hard earned, and a wonderful reward for all of his traveling, […]

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Hide and No Seek

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

Lately things have been a bit hectic and stressful in my life (yes, even more so than for the average working mom with 2 young boys and a baby on the way). While everything is just fine at the moment, I’ve definitely felt the pressure building up and knew I needed to do something to […]

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