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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

A Glance Back

June 3, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

A couple hundred dollars of things ranging from much-needed milk to gloriously colorful fruit and vegetables to one-too-many frozen items that would be what realistically made it to the dinner table this week filled my trunk. It was the “what’s nexts”, on the other hand, that filled my thoughts. Need to shove fridge and freezer […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: baseball, big kids, boys, growing up, memories, motherhood, preschooler, toddler

Conversations With Siri

February 13, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Pink recently recovered from a five-day stint with the flu. And, since uptight germophobes don’t want to be around a vomiting, coughing kid with a fever, we were stuck in our house, side by side (if not butt to lap) for hours—no, days—on end. I knew she had finally turned a corner when she woke […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: 3-year old, humor, preschooler, Siri, technology, toddler, words

Who Are Those Monsters on the Playground?

October 7, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

I remember it well, my smugness. The way I’d look at those outrageously misguided children and wonder why their mothers hadn’t taught them any better. I’d flash them a stern look, maybe shout a passive-aggressive, “That’s right Big, we go up the ladder and down the slide!” These kids? Well, as far as I was […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: big kid, confidence, growing up, lead by example, leader, monster, perspective, play, toddler

Super Simple Rainbow Party Ideas

July 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.)

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: birthday, birthday party, DIY, party decor, party menu, rainbow, simplify, toddler

This Is What I Wanted?!

September 26, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

As a parent, each baby and toddler milestone is a complete thrill. That’s why all those automated weekly update emails are so gosh-darn popular. Parents can’t get enough of the anticipation and celebration of what comes next. And let’s be honest. Beyond the delight, there’s a bit of relief that comes with each big moment. […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: gross motor delay, milestones, toddler

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