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Happy Thanksgiving
The year has turned its circle,
The seasons come and go.
The harvest all is gathered in
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures,
The fields, their yellow grain,
So open wide the doorway
Thanksgiving comes again!
Newsletter turns 1!
In non-holiday related news, this month our little newsletter turns 1! And to mark the anniversary, we'd love to hear from you on some of the topics you'd like to read about in coming issues. Have a question about sleep? Want ideas about how to start practicing yoga with your kids? Let us know! The goal for the next year of the newsletter is to continue to make it relevant and useful (ok, and fun) for all our families, so send along any suggestions you may have. And thanks!

As Seen at MVS: Crafting Thanksgiving Placemats


Thanks for Reading
-Sam

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