So I get a surprise package in the mail from my step-niece, not sure what it is. It turns out to be a "Flat Stanley-esque" type project. It's a travel journal that is supposed to travel the globe.You write a page, stating all about your city, and also sending a postcard to the class. Would … Continue reading Want to play?

The cratfy is BACK! Originally uploaded by shellipsm And it feels so good!The call came at 5:05 today, just as I was getting off of the subway, to head home and light the Hanukiah.Instead, I grabbed a cab, bolted downtown, and was reunited with my beloved Elna.The picture is the small book bag I made … Continue reading Reunited…

The cratfy is BACK! Originally uploaded by shellipsm And it feels so good!The call came at 5:05 today, just as I was getting off of the subway, to head home and light the Hanukiah.Instead, I grabbed a cab, bolted downtown, and was reunited with my beloved Elna.The picture is the small book bag I made … Continue reading Reunited…

But um, yeah - we all grew up on this, and it was FAB!Just don't show it to your kids, because they'll either get freaked out, or laugh. But not in a good way.

But um, yeah - we all grew up on this, and it was FAB!Just don't show it to your kids, because they'll either get freaked out, or laugh. But not in a good way.

It messes with you.'nuff said.Chanukah party #2 of the day put Malka's bedtime back by about 2 hours. She went RIGHT to sleep, but now? Over the monitor? Eemah. Mommy. Eemah. Sowwy Eemah. Mommy. Whine. Mommy Sowwy Eemah.Oy.It will wind down, but man. She was having SUCH a grand time. Because you know, the uncle … Continue reading When you mess with the bedtime…

It messes with you.'nuff said.Chanukah party #2 of the day put Malka's bedtime back by about 2 hours. She went RIGHT to sleep, but now? Over the monitor? Eemah. Mommy. Eemah. Sowwy Eemah. Mommy. Whine. Mommy Sowwy Eemah.Oy.It will wind down, but man. She was having SUCH a grand time. Because you know, the uncle … Continue reading When you mess with the bedtime…

rip! Originally uploaded by shellipsm Malka is enjoying Chanukah so far - she runs to the Kippah drawer, and hands mommy and myself Kippot before we say the Bracha over the candles.She knows the Hebrew word for present is "Matanah,"so she walks over to this yellow bin we have with all of the Chanukah presents, … Continue reading Getting the hang of this present opening thing…

rip! Originally uploaded by shellipsm Malka is enjoying Chanukah so far - she runs to the Kippah drawer, and hands mommy and myself Kippot before we say the Bracha over the candles.She knows the Hebrew word for present is "Matanah,"so she walks over to this yellow bin we have with all of the Chanukah presents, … Continue reading Getting the hang of this present opening thing…

Totally took this from Hope's page - but I WHOLE HEARTEDLY agree.