Shared family brief
The Rivera Family
Date night · Maya (5) · Leo (2)
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A note from Dana & Marcus
Thanks so much for watching them. We’ll be back around 10. Call anytime—even if it feels small. Help yourself to dinner and anything in the fridge.
Who to call
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Child profile
Maya · 5 years
Emergencies
- Allergies
- No known food allergies. Mosquito bites swell more than you’d expect, but a cool washcloth usually helps.
- Medications
- None scheduled. Please call us before giving her anything.
- Sensitive skin
- Use the unscented soap and lotion in her bathroom; fragranced products make her itchy.
- When to call us
- Please call if she hits her head, has a fever, or seems unusually quiet or unlike herself.
Routines
- Dinner
- Usually 6:00. Loves buttered pasta, salmon, cucumbers, and frozen peas. Put sauces on the side.
- Bedtime
- Start at 7:35: bath, mint toothpaste, two books, bathroom, water bottle, then lights out at 8:00.
- Bedtime boundary
- She will negotiate for one more book and one more question. One extra question is fine; after that, hold the line kindly.
- Sleep
- Bathroom light stays on with the door cracked. She may read quietly until 8:20.
- Morning
- Usually awake by 7:00. Milk first, then toast or oatmeal. Clothes are laid out on the chair.
- Bathroom
- Independent, but remind her to wash hands and flush. She sometimes forgets when distracted.
Quirks & Comforts
- Comfort object
- Bunny “Flops” must be in bed. If missing, check under the duvet, the reading chair, then the soft-toy basket.
- When upset
- Give her a five-minute warning and two choices. She calms faster if you sit nearby without asking lots of questions.
- Fears
- The upstairs hallway when it is dark and sudden loud hand-dryer noises.
- How she asks for space
- “I need a minute” means she wants to be alone in the reading nook. Check back after about five minutes.
- Sibling dynamic
- She tries to parent Leo. Thank her for helping, then remind her the grown-up is in charge.
Play & Favourites
- Current favourites
- Drawing animals, Encanto songs, sidewalk chalk, and making elaborate homes for stuffed animals.
- Outside
- Scooter only with her purple helmet, hanging on the right garage wall. Stay on our block.
- Screens
- One 25-minute episode after dinner. Profile is “Maya”; no YouTube.
- Friends
- She may play with Noor next door if Noor’s parent texts us first.
Home Operations
- Room
- First room on the left upstairs. Night-light switch is behind the door.
- School bag
- Blue backpack by the mudroom bench. Spare socks and her water bottle are in the front pocket.
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Child profile
Leo · 2 years
Emergencies
- Allergies
- No known allergies.
- Medications
- None scheduled. Please call us before giving him anything.
- Sensitive skin
- His cheeks get dry after baths. Pat them dry rather than rubbing; the plain lotion is beside the tub.
- When to call us
- Please call if he bumps his head, has a fever, or is much sleepier than usual.
Routines
- Dinner
- 5:45–6:00. Plain pasta with sauce on the side, avocado, yogurt, berries, or scrambled egg.
- Drinks
- Water in the green cup. Warm milk before bed, no more than half a cup.
- Bedtime
- Diaper, pajamas, strawberry toothpaste, three board books, one song, crib by 7:15.
- Naps
- Down around 1:00 for up to two hours. Wake by 3:15 or bedtime is rough.
- Diapers
- Supplies are in the second dresser drawer. Use the unscented wipes and zinc cream at every change.
- Night waking
- Pause for a minute first. If he stands, lay him down, say “sleepy time,” and leave the landing light on.
Quirks & Comforts
- Comfort object
- Moon, his blue elephant. Check the crib, couch, stroller basket, then Maya’s room.
- Fears
- Dark hallway, blender, and being caught too quickly during chase games.
- Sock seams
- If he cries and cannot explain why, check his socks. He often needs them turned inside out.
- Words
- “Nana” means banana; “uppa” means pick me up; “wa-wa bed” means his water bottle.
- Tantrums
- Stay close, use very few words, and offer a hug when he looks toward you. He usually resets in 3–5 minutes.
Play & Favourites
- Current favourites
- Magnatiles, trucks, lift-the-flap books, bubbles, and putting toy animals in lines.
- Outside
- Chalk and the small red balance bike with helmet. Hold his hand near driveways.
- Screens
- No solo phone videos. One Bluey episode with Maya is okay after dinner.
- Games
- He loves being chased; slow down for the last few steps so he does not get scared.
Home Operations
- Room
- Second room on the left upstairs. Monitor is on Dana’s nightstand and already paired.
- Stroller
- Folded in the garage by the interior door; rain cover is in the basket underneath.
Shared household details
The house, covered too
Emergencies
- Home address
- 33 Happy Lane
- First aid kit
- Upstairs hall closet, top shelf, in the red bin.
- Fire extinguisher
- Under the kitchen sink.
- Trusted neighbor
- Sana next door has a spare key and is usually home after 6:00.
Home Operations
- Wi‑Fi
- RiveraHome · password is written on the inside of the pantry door.
- Front door
- Code 4417. Lift the handle slightly while locking; confirm the deadbolt catches.
- Alarm
- Press Home on the kitchen keypad after we leave. We will disarm it before returning.
- Side gate
- Latch sticks. Pull it toward you before closing and check it twice.
- Thermostat
- Bottom of the stairs. Keep between 69–72°F.
- Cameras
- Doorbell and exterior cameras only. There are no cameras inside the house.
Routines
- After dinner
- Kids bring plates to the sink. Dishwasher is clean; dirty dishes can go straight in.
- Trash
- Pull-out bin beside the sink. Diapers go in the sealed pail upstairs.
- Quiet hours
- Keep music low after 8:00; the nursery shares a wall with the living room.
Quirks & Comforts
- If both kids melt down
- Settle Leo first with Moon and the landing light. Maya can handle a clear five-minute wait if you tell her the plan.
- Family rule
- No surprise visitors and no posting the kids on social media.
Play & Favourites
- Art supplies
- Hall closet, lower two bins. Messy art is fine at the kitchen table; use the striped cloth underneath.
- Backyard
- Okay with an adult outside. No trampoline and no climbing the retaining wall.
Scout · dog
- Feeding
- Half a scoop of kibble at 6:30pm. Food bin and scoop are in the pantry.
- Exercise
- One short leash walk after dinner; avoid the dog park after dark.
- Vet
- Claremont Veterinary Hospital · (510) 555-0182
- Warnings
- Door-dasher. Clip the leash on before opening the front door. Do not give table scraps.