For most folks, summer is a time of beaches, lounging around, kids home from school, and vacations. For those of us in Synagogue administration, however, it's "Oh shit!" time - as in, "PLEASE let the Chagim be later this year..." But alack, and alas, they aren't. In fact, they are EARLY this year. As in … Continue reading busy, busy, busy…

Malka has been really good at the "step-step" kind of jump for quite some time. (you know the one leg, then the other kind of thing...) Anyhoo, today was a birthday party at daycare for her boyfriend, Leary, and Malka and all of the other kids were dancing like maniacs, and all of a sudden, … Continue reading We have AIR, people!

For most folks, summer is a time of beaches, lounging around, kids home from school, and vacations. For those of us in Synagogue administration, however, it's "Oh shit!" time - as in, "PLEASE let the Chagim be later this year..." But alack, and alas, they aren't. In fact, they are EARLY this year. As in … Continue reading busy, busy, busy…

Well. We had QUITE the adventure going to see HP&TOoTP. S (at the left in the picture) came over around 6 or so, and got to play with Malka Palka Pooka Palka for a nice spell before the Cheeky went to bed. Then we had a lovely glass of wine, I popped some popcorn (all … Continue reading So, how was it, you ask?

Well. We had QUITE the adventure going to see HP&TOoTP. S (at the left in the picture) came over around 6 or so, and got to play with Malka Palka Pooka Palka for a nice spell before the Cheeky went to bed. Then we had a lovely glass of wine, I popped some popcorn (all … Continue reading So, how was it, you ask?

One of Narda's dear friends has a family home upstate, and we've agreed to go there for a weekend. I'm totally psyched - get out of the city, enjoy some nature, it will be GREAT.Here's the kicker.It's the weekend of the 20th.um.I will be exactly 1 day BEHIND THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IN KNOWING WHAT HAPPENS … Continue reading WHAT was I thinking?!

One of Narda's dear friends has a family home upstate, and we've agreed to go there for a weekend. I'm totally psyched - get out of the city, enjoy some nature, it will be GREAT.Here's the kicker.It's the weekend of the 20th.um.I will be exactly 1 day BEHIND THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IN KNOWING WHAT HAPPENS … Continue reading WHAT was I thinking?!

Instead of being subjected to yet another episode of Law and Order, we were I was skimming the channels and A&E had a HARRY POTTER SPECIAL! With SNEAK PEEKS of Movie Five!I cannot wait!As soon as I discovered it was on, I called S, and "Mr. S" answered the phone. He "knew" it was me...Two … Continue reading 2 DAYS!

Instead of being subjected to yet another episode of Law and Order, we were I was skimming the channels and A&E had a HARRY POTTER SPECIAL! With SNEAK PEEKS of Movie Five!I cannot wait!As soon as I discovered it was on, I called S, and "Mr. S" answered the phone. He "knew" it was me...Two … Continue reading 2 DAYS!

So at Malka's 18 month appointment today, we learned that she is perfectly healthy.34 inches tall32.8 pounds48cm head circumference.She is no longer making her own curve, and is following the national standards for health.She can kick the ball, say about 13 words, (and some in Hebrew, but we aren't sure...) She still signs, but her … Continue reading Finding the curve