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Leanne Menzo
Apr 28, 20174 min read
Here We Go!
Dear Addie, The planning is complete and the day has finally arrived...it's vacation time! Baby, you should know that your mommy and...
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Leanne Menzo
Apr 21, 20172 min read
An "Eggstra" Good Weekend
Dear Addie, This week we celebrated Easter! Cue the chocolate, the colorful eggs, and the giant bunny with an insanely happy motionless...
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Leanne Menzo
Apr 14, 20173 min read
Papa Props
Dear Addie, We had a very special visit recently - your Nana, Papa and their pups came to stay with us for a whole week! Let the memory...
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Leanne Menzo
Apr 7, 20174 min read
Let Your Light Shine
Dear Addie, This week marks the beginning of a month that has come to be rather meaningful to us. No, not because of the well known...
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Leanne Menzo
Mar 31, 20174 min read
Are You Gonna Eat That?
Dear Addie, Momma's back & this week, we are "breaking bread". Yes, it's time to explore one of the most fascinating "Addie-ism's". Food!...
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Leanne Menzo
Mar 24, 20174 min read
Love, Dad
Dear Addie - Hi, its me dad. I know mommy usually writes you, but with mom being out of town last week, I decided to take a turn! Trust...
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Leanne Menzo
Mar 17, 20172 min read
I Left You
Dear Addie, I left you. But not forever, just a few days and for a good reason. My grandmother (you know her as "GG" Supernaw) was...
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Leanne Menzo
Mar 10, 20173 min read
Golden Boy
Dear Addie, This week we celebrated yet another very special "Golden Birthday" in the Menzo house! That's right, your big brother Gabe...
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Leanne Menzo
Mar 3, 20173 min read
SADdie
Dear Addie, Last week you didn't feel well. You were a flat out SADdie - which makes our whole family SADenzo's (OK wait, maybe that...
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Leanne Menzo
Feb 24, 20174 min read
Ruby In The Rough
Dear Addie, A few weeks ago, I wrote about the unspoken connection that binds our family with others similar to us. Today, I want to...
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Leanne Menzo
Feb 17, 20174 min read
Practically Perfect
Dear Addie, Once upon a time there was a shy girl (that's me, your mommy) and a handsome young man (that's daddy) that met by chance one...
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Leanne Menzo
Feb 10, 20173 min read
Jump For Joy
Dear Addie, This week I was on a mission to find some sensory fun for everyone - and the best news is that I succeeded! I recently...
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Leanne Menzo
Feb 3, 20174 min read
Unspoken Connections
Dear Addie, I had a rough week last week, but you know what my love - life is like that. Often filled with ups and downs, and that is ok....
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Leanne Menzo
Jan 27, 20174 min read
Lost In Thought
Dear Addie, I hate to admit it, but lately I've been searching for something that I know doesn't exist. Since the day I became a mother,...
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Leanne Menzo
Jan 20, 20173 min read
Lights, Camera, Action!
Dear Addie, Lights, Camera, Action...We did it! For the first time ever, we got through a whole movie at the theater! HUGE...
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Leanne Menzo
Jan 13, 20172 min read
If You're Happy Any You Know It
Dear Addie, There is a common misconception that children on the spectrum don't understand and share the same emotions as those that are...
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Leanne Menzo
Jan 6, 20174 min read
Butterfly
Dear Addie, It's a new year, and you've officially blessed us with 6 amazing years in your life! The other day, I started to read an...
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 30, 20162 min read
Addie's Birthday
Dear Addie, This week we celebrated you my dear. That's right, 6 years ago (where has the time gone?) we welcomed your amazing joy into...
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 23, 20164 min read
Breakfast With Santa
Dear Addie, This week we had a little switcheroo in our norm... just to keep you on your toes (that reminds me, maybe I'll write you a...
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Leanne Menzo
Dec 16, 20163 min read
The Golden Birthday
Dear Addie, This week marked a very special birthday in the Menzo house, your big sister Clara's "Golden Birthday"! 11 on the 11th! Ok,...
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