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Dear Addie, And then you were a teenager. The big 1-3. How did we even get here? I mean, weren't you just seven yesterday?! How is it...
Leanne Menzo
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Riddle Me This - Christmas Edition
Dear Addie, The school holiday party is complete, so let Christmas break begin! It's no secret the Christmas season is my all-time fav; I...
Leanne Menzo
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Moments
Dear Addie, Exposure is key. Words that easily roll off one's tongue but hold anything but ease in actuality. The most valuable advice...
Leanne Menzo
Dec 14, 20232 min read


A Reminder Of A Life On Stage
Addie, this week, I was reminded that no matter what chapter of life we are in, we will live it on display good or bad. A stimming,...
Leanne Menzo
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Polar Plunge
Dear Addie, Last week, we took a much-needed break from our day-to-day chaos to celebrate one of my two favorite holidays, Thanksgiving...
Leanne Menzo
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Chapters Of Hope
Dear Addie, This past weekend I traded my messy bun and non-yogaing yoga pants for a fancy dress and a more put-together appearance as we...
Leanne Menzo
Nov 16, 20232 min read


It's Okay
Dear Addie, This week, we found ourselves trying to super-sleuth a song. It's a common occurrence around here where you sing one line in...
Leanne Menzo
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Trick-Brrrrr-Treat
Dear Addie, This week was Halloween, and everyone dressed up, even Mother Nature. That's right, she traded in her warm fall vibe for...
Leanne Menzo
Nov 2, 20232 min read


A Text
Dear Addie, This weekend, I sent a text that would have read very differently just four short years ago and was reminded of just how far...
Leanne Menzo
Oct 26, 20234 min read


Homeschool Time
Dear Addie, Fall is finally here! The leaves are beginning to change to warm colors, and the temperature is not 1000 degrees, so with the...
Leanne Menzo
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Fall Festival
Dear Addie, After taking a bit of a spill and introducing your nose to the floor earlier in the week, a little fun couldn't have come at...
Leanne Menzo
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Round 2
Dear Addie, There we were in your happy place, walking to look at the ocean waves, and you started…” Elephant! An Elephant! Elephant!” A...
Leanne Menzo
Oct 5, 20232 min read


You Knew
Dear Addie, You stood staring at me as I lay in bed, like a pile of crumbled bricks, eyes closed, washcloth on my forehead. You knew. I...
Leanne Menzo
Sep 29, 20231 min read


A Right Hook
Dear Addie, I rubbed your back and held your hair as an unwelcomed tummy bug warranted extra care. An eerily calm took over your day with...
Leanne Menzo
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Fear
Dear Addie, If you've met one person with autism, you've met just that, one person with autism. This is a phrase often uttered within our...
Leanne Menzo
Sep 14, 20232 min read


The Blur
Dear Addie, And just like that, a new chapter begins – seventh grade. Addie, I am not going to lie; these middle school years were never...
Leanne Menzo
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Rainbows
Dear Addie, Hurricane Idalia blew through this week, bringing heavy flooding rains and treacherous winds across our great state. As...
Leanne Menzo
Aug 31, 20233 min read


The Sofas
Dear Addie, I cleaned the sofas. We purchased these sofas a few years ago, and with kids, pets, and life, I was so excited that I could...
Leanne Menzo
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Simple
Dear Addie, I am beginning to sound like a broken record here, but I do not think I would ever tell anyone this journey has been easy....
Leanne Menzo
Aug 17, 20233 min read


The Guessing Game
Dear Addie, No parent likes it when their child is sick or hurting. Add in high pain tolerance, lack of traditional communication, and...
Leanne Menzo
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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