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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Growing Pains

November 13, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

The past week has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster ride for Big. And me. He’s been trying to deal with the stress of school work and evolving friendships. I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to hold his hand, protect his heart, and come to terms with the fact that […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 1st grade, challenges, friendship, growing up, shy, struggles

The “D” Word

June 4, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 19 Comments

Typically, when you hear the word “delayed”, you think frustration, inconvenience, annoyance. A flight that’s hours behind schedule. A package that didn’t arrive in time. A lunch date that never came to be. But when you’re a parent, and that word is used in context of your baby, you can’t think.

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: challenge, child development, Disney Baby, gross motor delay, milestones, struggles

I’m Alive…

November 14, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

“How are you?” What used to be a passing nicety is now a loaded question. “How are you?”

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: Dad, death, inspiration, memories, remembering, struggles

A Bit About Me

I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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