I promise to post about our wonderful weekend in DC with Natalie, Jen and Cait, but first, I want to urge you to go HERE.Currently, many insurance companies are trying to push through Mastectomies as an OUT-PATIENT procedure.Um.Yeah.So please, go sign this petition. I promise, it's NOT an "NPR, sign your name and pass it … Continue reading No More Drive Throughs…

As I've mentioned previously, Malka's a bit behind on the verbal language front, but since she has receptive language, we aren't too concerned.It DOES however, pull at my heartstrings just a bit when I hear of babies of friends, and baby friends, and fellow kids in Malka's daycare chatting up a storm. Now Malka does … Continue reading Communication…

As I've mentioned previously, Malka's a bit behind on the verbal language front, but since she has receptive language, we aren't too concerned.It DOES however, pull at my heartstrings just a bit when I hear of babies of friends, and baby friends, and fellow kids in Malka's daycare chatting up a storm. Now Malka does … Continue reading Communication…

The following are a list of things we simply CANNOT live without:-Our Ergo . As used in today's monsoon; I put Malka into the ergo (ALL 31 pounds of her) in the back position (by myself, mind you!), walked with umbrella to the bus stop, and we took the bus to daycare. It was great! … Continue reading can’t and can…

As I was AT the petfood store on Sunday (happy that it was open, because the fur balls were low on their supplies), I CALLED Nutromax and spoke to a representative, and was told that the foods were CLEAR AND SAFE. So I stocked up. I had them OFF their food for a while, and … Continue reading More have been added…

As I was AT the petfood store on Sunday (happy that it was open, because the fur balls were low on their supplies), I CALLED Nutromax and spoke to a representative, and was told that the foods were CLEAR AND SAFE. So I stocked up. I had them OFF their food for a while, and … Continue reading More have been added…

tsimmes Originally uploaded by shellipsm. She loves the tsimmes, too!Pesach has been a BIG BIG hit at our house.Have YOU started planning your carb binge for tomorrow night?

tsimmes Originally uploaded by shellipsm. She loves the tsimmes, too!Pesach has been a BIG BIG hit at our house.Have YOU started planning your carb binge for tomorrow night?

But do any of you who Kasher your kitchen for Pesach use tin foil to cover your counters?And if so, HOW on G-d's green earth do you keep it clean by day 6? I've washed, and wiped, but to no avail. It's always SO pretty and shiny during the first few days - then the … Continue reading Sorry if this alienates anyone…

But do any of you who Kasher your kitchen for Pesach use tin foil to cover your counters?And if so, HOW on G-d's green earth do you keep it clean by day 6? I've washed, and wiped, but to no avail. It's always SO pretty and shiny during the first few days - then the … Continue reading Sorry if this alienates anyone…