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14 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 135

February 17, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Lenny got older. I got tired-er. And the kids got sassier. Yep, it was a week to remember around here. (No matter how hard I try to forget most of it.)

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15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 129

December 22, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

The lights, they are a-twinkling. The boxes, they are arriving. And the kids, the are a-flippin’ out. Yes, Christmas is almost here! Lesson #1: Gingerbread house decorating was further proof that my boys have outrageously different personalities. Big spent the entire time following the pre-determined lines to go for a perfect-looking house. (While not eating […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 98

March 24, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Happy Spring Break to those of you enjoying some school-free fun! We’re lucky to be spending a few days with cousins visiting from out of town. (That’s right, March Madness is really more about 9 people sharing 1 bathroom than basketball around here right now. Especially after the game which shall not be named on […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: basketball, cousins, lessons, napping, singing, spring break, St. Patrick's Day

The Frazzed Five: A Musical

February 28, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

As I’ve mentioned, Pink is doing a whole lot of singing around here lately. It’s pretty much constant. And while I don’t understand much of what she says, I do appreciate her passion. It got me thinking, how cool would it be if our story—a day in the life of the Heinz family—was made into […]

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