the colors look MUCH better all mixed up! Originally uploaded by shellipsm I have been swamped at work, and at home, so I haven't had much time to post, but I'm still working on a lovely response to a few posts ago, where I get to share all that I adore about some of my … Continue reading Arts and Crafts!

In my bag, I have a pen that I keep handy, and a Metro-North receipt that's blank on the back.When I think of, or encounter a randomly odd or disturbing thing, I write it down on the back of that little receipt.Here's my list:-People that clip their nails in public - UGH - EWWW - … Continue reading My running list of shit that pisses me off…

In my bag, I have a pen that I keep handy, and a Metro-North receipt that's blank on the back.When I think of, or encounter a randomly odd or disturbing thing, I write it down on the back of that little receipt.Here's my list:-People that clip their nails in public - UGH - EWWW - … Continue reading My running list of shit that pisses me off…

Jack Sprat could eat no fatHis wife could eat no leanAnd so betwixt the two of themThey licked the platter clean.So that is life at House Hydrangeas since Monday. Malka Palka Pooka Palka, being UNDER 2 years old, needs FULL FAT foods for her brain development. That's full fat dairy, full fat cottage cheese, full … Continue reading Jack Sprat…

Jack Sprat could eat no fatHis wife could eat no leanAnd so betwixt the two of themThey licked the platter clean.So that is life at House Hydrangeas since Monday. Malka Palka Pooka Palka, being UNDER 2 years old, needs FULL FAT foods for her brain development. That's full fat dairy, full fat cottage cheese, full … Continue reading Jack Sprat…

To somewhere that can help me find a sense of control, and keep me accountable.It's been a long time since I've counted points, and I think that might help me.I'm off to Weight Watchers tonight.I hope the leader is a good one...

To somewhere that can help me find a sense of control, and keep me accountable.It's been a long time since I've counted points, and I think that might help me.I'm off to Weight Watchers tonight.I hope the leader is a good one...

As you all know, I tend to worry (*just a smidge*...) about Malka's development. Mostly about her talking, but I'm sure it's all fine. but I still worry. Because, you know, I inherited that "Jewish Worry Gene" (JWG) from Bubbe, z"l, and I'm her Eemah, so of course I worry about every silly little thing.In … Continue reading Small Victories…

As you all know, I tend to worry (*just a smidge*...) about Malka's development. Mostly about her talking, but I'm sure it's all fine. but I still worry. Because, you know, I inherited that "Jewish Worry Gene" (JWG) from Bubbe, z"l, and I'm her Eemah, so of course I worry about every silly little thing.In … Continue reading Small Victories…

We are LEGALLY Malka's Eemahot.More to write, our judge was AWESOME.I'm exhausted, having been up since 5am (see previous post...), and yes, I have to do the dishes.You see, to answer Cali's question, it appears that I'm always "doing" the dishes, because I typically do them towards the end of the evening. After I put … Continue reading We are SO Kosher!