Monthly Archives: November 2010

A thankful blog

Posted on November 25, 2010 by melmama

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  Actually the whole season between now and Christmas.  And now the kids are at the perfect age where they are filled with wonder and excitement and it makes this time of year even … Continue reading →

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The simple moments are the best moments

Posted on November 23, 2010 by melmama

My favorite moments are the simple moments, when joy spreads across my kid’s faces as they take a running leap into a newly raked pile of leaves.   As you can see our leaves have been piling up for quite a … Continue reading →

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a great play date

Posted on November 18, 2010 by melmama

Yesterday Mateo had a play date with our neighbor, J. It was a play date put together by Mateo’s ABA Therapists.  Trying to teach Mateo how to initiate play.   They are the same age, only separated by days.   J … Continue reading →

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All good field trips make you contemplate life and death…

Posted on November 10, 2010 by melmama

I am so excited, I finally talked my husband Reuben into writing a blog. He is an amazing writer, puts me to shame, and  I am thrilled to have this post written by him! Written by Reuben This morning I … Continue reading →

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A wedding, a ring-bearer and a snorkel

Posted on November 7, 2010 by melmama

Yesterday Reuben’s mom got married.  She wanted all of her grand kids in the wedding and Mateo was a ring-bearer.  I have found the easiest thing to do is not set anyone up for expectations.  Asking him to be in … Continue reading →

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