Andrew and Friends!

Andrew has some great advice for 2022! We hope you have the best year ever!

Andrew is excited to schedule Book Fair signings in the new year, and is already warming up with some drawings! I would love to know why this horse is so angry.

This is a poem written by my 2nd daughter, Alexandra, in 7th grade. In a season of thanks, I thought it a good time to share.

Where I’m From

I am from hugs, smiles, and love
and mud fights in the backyard.
From the sticky, melty popsicles on hot summer days
To warm hot chocolate by the fire on windy, winter nights.
I am from the princesses and princes,
From the shiny pink special nighttime-only book.

I am from the early mornings with Mommy baking cookies
With the strong, nasty smell of black coffee in the silent house.
I’m from the late nights with fuzzy slippers,
Watching the Food Network, in awe of the fantastic desserts
We could never do.

I am from the long road trips,
Big brown eyes looking at the even bigger city,
Never taking my eyes off the window.
Counting every car that would pass by,
Even when the highest number we knew was twenty-thirty.

I’m from my mother’s huge closet
And the high heels that half fit my six inch baby feet.
From the fancy dresses that swift the floor when I walk.
I am from the forts made of blankets in the middle of the living room,
Scary stories and heating marshmallows with flashlights
To the goosebumps of scary monsters coming to eat me.

I am from the church mornings with slicked-back hair
Stuck up with sticky hair spray and topped off with a bow
Three times the size of my six-year-old head.
I’m from the tears of the first day of kindergarten
And the tears of boo-boos soon to be kissed by Mommy.

I am from love – Where are you from?

Andrew is feeling festive! He made a Minions mask for theater and a Constance the Cowlet pumpkin. We wish you and yours a spooky, safe, and happy Halloween!

Young Andrew reading one of his favorites! Very dramatically, we might add.

We are expanding our website community to include coaching specifically for parents with kiddos with special needs. We developed this planning tool and thought some of you might find it useful too. 
Whether you are a great organizer or hate planning, this tutorial with help you set some goals and knock some items off of your to do list. 
Please share with parents, teachers, and families and download your own copy today. Just visit www.andfriendscommunity.com and sign up for our newsletter to get it for free!

Thanks for always supporting our endeavors! xoxo 

So many of you have special needs families in your lives, and often want to help, but are not really sure what to offer.

I found this amazing subscription company that focuses on supporting parents with special needs kids.

First, I would LOVE for you to offer them a free trial to my membership site, www.andfriendscommunity.com

Click here for the Discount Link!

I also have a code for $10 off a subscription box for the pamperedparent! A little acknowledgement and support goes so far.

Thank you to all of you who have supported Andrew and I through the years! We are so blessed to have you in our lives!

We are super excited about our interview with Ms. Simons for RUTLEDGE ELEMENTARY!!!
I hope you all have an opportunity to read or watch the read along for our book, Constance the Cowlet.

I’ll be sharing how we published the book and why later this week. I know you are all looking forward to a great summer and we hope you read LOTS of great books!!

Happy Reading!!
♥️Angie and Andrew