Malka Palka Pooka Palka had her one year old visit at the doctor today. We were told to start introducing milk. Doing the half and half method. Malka has two watered down bottles at daycare - 1 scoop per 4 ounce botle, making 4 ounces of formula in 8 ounces of water. We just spent … Continue reading We should have paid better attention in math.

Cake, originally uploaded by shellipsm. SO much to blog about, SO little time. Since Malka and I will be in Chicago for 10 days, leaving on Friday, I have a lot to do at work to prepare, plus at home, and Narda leaves on Wednesday, and I'll be a single mom for January (so you … Continue reading Cake

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Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, the festival of lights, a time of renewal, of recognizing strength, of being aware of overcoming obstacles, of healing and of light.Kristen, from An Accident of Hope, one of Julia's mom's is in need of some love and light right now...

Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, the festival of lights, a time of renewal, of recognizing strength, of being aware of overcoming obstacles, of healing and of light.Kristen, from An Accident of Hope, one of Julia's mom's is in need of some love and light right now...

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So today, we met with Malka's Birth Mom. "Birth Mama V." as we refer to her with Malka. Her "Tummy mommy," and we are her "heart mommies." Malka grew in Birth Mama V's tummy, but she also grew in our hearts. It was just.so.wonderful to hang out with them both, and with V's friend J, … Continue reading It makes me just a little verklempt…

So today, we met with Malka's Birth Mom. "Birth Mama V." as we refer to her with Malka. Her "Tummy mommy," and we are her "heart mommies." Malka grew in Birth Mama V's tummy, but she also grew in our hearts. It was just.so.wonderful to hang out with them both, and with V's friend J, … Continue reading It makes me just a little verklempt…

So the other day, the coldest one of the year thus far, I'm walking Malka to day care - she's all bundled up, even with a blanket over her, and the wind guard in place. Half way there, she starts SCREAMING at the top of her lungs, full on tears, the works. I sing to … Continue reading Apparently, Malka does NOT "do" cold…