Monthly Archives: February 2011

Before I succumb to the rain

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Editor’s note: It appears, based upon my recent posts, that I am spiraling down into the furrows of sadness, but I assure you that I am not.  Upon awakening today to a crying sky, I decided to share a poem … Continue reading →

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When there’s no happy in “Happy Birthday”

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Ever pulled a perfect stranger aside in a Japanese steakhouse to kindly ask if she would give you a heads up before the cake is brought out, so that you could scoop up your little one and hightail it out … Continue reading →

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Atreyu

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

I remember as a child watching “The Neverending Story.”  It was one of my absolute favorite movies.  I honestly have seen it at least 50 times, and now that I am a mom, I have snuck it into family movie … Continue reading →

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Good Old Catholic Guilt

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

When someone new meets me, there are a few things that are absolutely certain about their first impression of me; I’m a bit blunt, a smidge honest, totally devoted to my kiddos, a tad sarcastic, and I’ve probably a dash … Continue reading →

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Geographic Genius

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Just in case there was any doubt, I want everyone to know that my little man is a Genius, with a capital G. He, like many children and adults on the autism spectrum is incredibly intelligent. Perhaps, as Temple Grandin … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Velazquez Family!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Sunday evening, my husband took the kids to see Gnomeo and Juliet in 3D.  Since I get severely motion sick from 3D, they kindly excluded me from the excursion.  So, I put Jonas to bed at his usual hour and … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

The most important thing I’ve learned over the past two years is to celebrate the little things.  People take for granted so much.  It isn’t until your very foundation is rocked, that you begin to notice all of the tiny … Continue reading →

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Unchartered Territory

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

It is officially February Vacation week!  This is a completely novel concept to my kids, as they are typically in school from the winter holidays until spring break, but we are now New Englanders, and in February, New Englanders take … Continue reading →

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Little Glimmers, Tiny Glimpses

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Little glimmers, tiny glimpses, Like the lore of the green flash ancient sailors hoped to experience before meeting their demise, I search for you amongst your features. Rays of hope, beams of light, Your cocoa eyes meet mine. Mirrors to … Continue reading →

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I Met An Angel Today

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

I’ve been told many times that angels walk among us.  I’ve never really subscribed to this notion, because I’m not religious, but today I think I met an angel. When I left the house this morning, I had a list … Continue reading →

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