Category Archives: grabbing

T for Three, or You’re never too young to breakdance

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jackblee

         Timothy celebrated his third birthday this weekend in a small private ceremony surrounded by family and friends.  It’s hard to believe that the little amigo is already three, though he’s generously agreed to ease our transition … Continue reading →

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Orange is the new Black

Posted on June 28, 2014 by jackblee

      Last weekend, we had a fun graduation and welcome home party for Elisabeth.  She and her good friend, Audrey (who studied in India with her) spent many hours making our kitchen smell like a real Indian kitchen, … Continue reading →

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TRBL meets his match.com

Posted on March 15, 2014 by jackblee

Our eighteen year old daughter, Elisabeth, is still studying over in India. For the past three weeks, she and a group of exchange students have been travelling in northern India, visiting crowded Dehli, the impressive Taj Mahal and amazing sites … Continue reading →

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The Pirate and the Plunge

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jackblee

(Nice of Timothy to include his sister Catherine in his selfie!) This is a big week for our family.  Our daughter Elisabeth turned 18 years old today (Happy birthday E!). We’d rather not have Elisa living in India for such a … Continue reading →

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Cheeky monkey

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jackblee

 Eating out with Timothy is like a game of speed chess.  He makes his move, we respond, our response opens up a new opportunity for him, he counter strikes and we quickly try to put an end to his offensive.  … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jackblee

(note: I originally wrote this entry as if it was not our kids soaking up our sage advice, but it was us, so here it is)  When our two girls were very young, we sat down and talked with them … Continue reading →

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The Godfather

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jackblee

Our family’s love of eating can get in the way of learning.  Following a recent snowfall, I handed Timothy some snow – hoping that he would study it, smell it, feel the texture, the cold, the moisture.  But instead, he … Continue reading →

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Red Headed Road Warrior

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jackblee

We just completed our eleven day, 3,500 mile driving trip out East to visit possible colleges for Elisabeth.  She saw a dozen schools — not counting the one we visited by accident —  and it was a great trip. Timothy … Continue reading →

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Down syndrome Fashion Week

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jackblee

                  People have asked me what Down syndrome is.  My explanation is that our bodies are made up trillions of cells, with each cell containing chromosomes which carry the genetic material (DNA) which is the starting point for each … Continue reading →

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Meow meow meow meow

Posted on February 17, 2013 by jackblee

One of my favorite movies is “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”.  In one scene, the guys are working with a crusty old miner, who, frustrated with Butch and his partner, laments, “Morons.  I’ve got morons on my team.” As … Continue reading →

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