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Amy from Occupation: Mommy
Join me as I explore what it means to embrace motherhood as a calling. Let's grow together to be the best mommies we can by sharing our experiences. Get ideas for fun activities and crafts to do with your little ones, celebrate the big events and the everyday moments, and learn along with my four kids and me.
Author Archives: Amy
Sunny San Diego
Last weekend, Rich and I were able to sneak away from our munchkins to get a much-needed few days together. He had a business trip scheduled in San Diego, and we decided it would be a great opportunity to have … Continue reading
Posted in Best Husband Ever, Sydney
Tagged San Diego, traveling with kids, traveling without kids
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How good is good enough?
I have always been a rule follower. I like to know what to expect and what’s expected of me in any given situation. I feel safe when everything is laid out for me, like a check-off list for living. But … Continue reading
Gutzy Gear: Review and Giveaway
By this point in the year, my girls’ backpacks are getting a bit tired looking. Audrey (5th grade) and Georgia (2nd grade) each have rolling backpacks, so they are well-used from being dragged along sidewalks, grass, down hallways, and up … Continue reading
Posted in recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged giveaway, Gutzy Gear, kids products, review, tweens
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It’s not pushing if she’s running ahead
One of the best parts about motherhood has been watching my children develop their personalities as they grow. I love seeing what their likes and dislikes are, the things that interest them, motivate them, and challenge them. It can be … Continue reading
Posted in Audrey, Book Club, Mommyhood, Tweens
Tagged acting, From Left to Write, Goldilocks on Trial, school play
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Toddler talk
There are so many hard things about the age Joel is right now (22 months, almost). Where to start…the total confidence in his abilities combined with the inability to do things he wants to do himself (“Da! Da!” which is … Continue reading
This life I’ve been given
When I was a little girl, I knew that I wanted to have a big family someday. I was the oldest of two and from a young age I loved little children. I remember, as a fifth or sixth-grader, deciding … Continue reading
A boy’s gotta do what a boy’s gotta do
Last week after swimming lessons, Sydney, Joel, and I stopped at the grocery store for a quick stock-up before lunch. As usual, Sydney was in the main part of the cart while Joel sat in the seat. As food began … Continue reading
Philippians 4:13
When I was a kid, every morning my mom sent me out the door to school with an encouragement from Philippians 4:13, “You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.” I dealt with some serious bullying issues in … Continue reading
You’re Already Amazing: Review
I don’t know about you, but it is awfully easy to get caught up in trying to do it all. And I don’t know about you, but I know I just can’t. I can’t keep the house perfect, I can’t … Continue reading
Where’s the line between annoying and bullying?
For the last few months, we have been dealing with a tough situation at Audrey and Georgia’s school. It all started when a boy, “Robbie,” developed a crush on Audrey. At first, I thought it was kind of cute. After … Continue reading
Posted in Audrey, Georgia, Growing Kids, Tweens
Tagged bad language, bullying, cursing, fifth grade, second grade
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