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Seasons of Love…A Little League Journey

March 16, 2018 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

The last seven years, a lot of things have changed around here. My love for Little League Opening Day, well, that isn’t one of them. Year after year, I actually look forward to the early morning wake-up call. The day my boys get all decked out in their clean-long-enough-for-one-picture uniforms. The day so many people […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: baseball, community, family, friends, lessons, life lessons, Little League, sports

Sidelines Small Talk

October 24, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids’ combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has been put to the test 26 times when it comes to making small talk with parents in the bleachers and on the sidelines. If you happened to be one of the many to have been […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: anxiety, friendship, introvert, motherhood, quiet, Quiet Revolution, small talk, soccer mom, sports, team sports

The Dangerous Life of a Soccer Mom

September 20, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

You know that term “soccer mom”. It’s cute, right? It implies a dedicated mother who loves to drive carpool, slice oranges, and wash uniforms. (I mean, who doesn’t?) A mom who beams with pride when her offspring shows off his fancy footwork, or a mom who gives her child a boost when she’s down after […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: humor, injury, motherhood, soccer, soccer mom, sports, team sports

Kids in Motion *Target Gift Card Giveaway*

June 3, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

“Mom, will you come play baseball with me?” “Mom, will you come play soccer with us?” “Can we play basketball, Mom?” “I’ve got the racquets, mom. Let’s play!” (Neither of them have quite figured out how to pronounce “badminton”, but they sure do know how to hit a birdie.)

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: #C9byTarget, exercise, family fun, fitness, giveaway, health, ideas, sponsored post, sports, Target

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 95

March 3, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

This week ended with one baseball practice, two basketball games, three birthday parties, and four glasses of wine (ok, maybe I’ll just have one, but I’m going to imagine it’s four). Whew, this parenting thing is no joke. Lesson #1: You people are way more into Marissa Mayer than Broadway musicals. At least my take […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: baseball, basketball, lessons, sports

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