Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
It’s amazing how you don’t notice how much stuff you have until you have to pack every last tiny bit of that stuff into a cardboard box. And then suddenly you realize you are drowning in stuff. Not just Stuff. But STUFF. An endless amount of it. Somehow, the more you pack, the more you… Continue reading About moving & STUFF
It was finally here - our annual family Chanukah party! After numerous community events and parties, tonight would be just me, my husband and our kids. The sound of latkes sizzling on the stove combined with the sight of pretty matching plates and tablecloths was the perfect combination. The mason jars labeled with the adorable… Continue reading The most perfect Chanukah Party of all.
I missed my daughter’s graduation. I had it all planned out just right; I wouldn’t miss it for the world. High school had been a ride full of surprises, including meeting many principals and teachers; some who connected better than others and some who understood teens better than others. But we had made it, both… Continue reading I had to make it to the graduation!
I sit up straight in my seat and hold my breath. I don’t move a muscle as my blood pressure rises and my body fills with dread. And then I hear the words again, clear as can be and there’s no mistaking. It is what I feared. “Let’s build a tent! Let’s get our blankets… Continue reading Let’s build a tent…
Full disclosure - it was actually Isru Chag. Since Chol Hamoed Succos was busy with our Sukkah mobile, we planned our Chol Hamoed trip to be delayed. Same planning strategy, same rhythm. Thursday morning, as Isru Chag dawned, I was right on schedule and got straight to work googling - I knew what type of… Continue reading Just another Chol Hamoed Trip…
