Category: KatieShae Writes Blog
Posted on September 8, 2023
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New year, new reads.
Posted on July 27, 2023
by Katelyn
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Jameson is 6. Maxwell is 16 months. Regardless of their age difference, they are both currently enthralled by the machinery lawn care and landscaping companies employ. “What’s that noise?” Jay will say if he hears even the faintest buzz of a blower. Max’s eyebrows… Continue Reading “Mowers and Leaf Blowers”
Posted on March 20, 2023
by Katelyn
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We recently went on a trip to Florida. It was a first for both boys. As I am not much of a long distance driving fan, we opted to fly. To prepare Jay for the big day, we did a lot of talking about… Continue Reading “Travel Success”
Posted on November 4, 2022
by Katelyn
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Jameson is in his second year in a fully inclusive Montessori preschool. To say he is thriving is an understatement. Last year our daily mantra was, “no hitting, no kicking, no spitting” and eventually it stuck. This year, we haven’t had to use that… Continue Reading “A Learning Win for Jameson”
Posted on May 5, 2022
by Katelyn
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Welcome, Maxwell! Jay is officially a big brother and absolutely stellar at it. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure a second baby was for us. It’s hard to think about how to share your love. Jay has been our focus for so long and… Continue Reading “A Mother’s Day Reflection”
Posted on July 11, 2021
by Katelyn
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It’s July 2021! What a year so far in life, work, and reading. Last year I read 46 books, just shy of my personal goal of 50. From historical fiction to self-help to fantasy, reading helps me unwind and explore new-to-me worlds and experiences.… Continue Reading “2021 Reading List: Part II”
Posted on April 15, 2021
by Katelyn
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Jay’s Spark Today you are one day older than you were yesterday. And tomorrow you will be one day older than you are today. When you were born, you were small and needed special care. From warm snuggles, to diaper changes, to help sewing… Continue Reading “A gift upon the world”
Posted on March 2, 2021
by Katelyn
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In 2020, I partnered with DSAMN on their classroom kit program. In 2021, I am doing the same and they are poised to reach over 20,000 kids in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day! What is World Down Syndrome Day? It is a global… Continue Reading “Down syndrome Association MN – Classroom Kits”
Posted on February 15, 2021
by Katelyn
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A poem: Love is a shadow when we feel alone. Love is a line held fast to a stone.
Posted on January 13, 2021
by Katelyn
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In 2020, I read 46 books, just shy of my personal goal of 50. From historical fiction to self-help to fantasy, reading helped me unwind and explore new-to-me worlds and experiences in 2020–a year of hardship, COVID-19, and the shifting to a different kind… Continue Reading “2021 Reading List: Part I”