My mother-in-law passed away recently, and now that my husband’s thirty days of mourning known as shloshim have passed, we as a family notice the changes that have already taken place, along with new ones to come. All the things that have been and no longer are with us, indicate the “end of an era.”… Read More
A lot has happened to our family and me the past month. Many happy events and also some not-such-happy events. From birth, bris, haircutting ceremonies, engagements, marriage, and death – our family has experienced the vast life cycle in just one month. Many of my nieces and nephews had new babies, my grandson got his… Read More
You know those annoying non-moms who think they know everything about motherhood? For sure you do; everyone does. We’ve all come across them in our most insecure and shameful moments as parents. Just when we need the most encouragement — because one of our kids is having a tantrum, or talking… Read More
The news of our son’s new baby, a firstborn son for him, came late Wednesday night. My husband called from an errand and told me the exciting news that he had just heard from the new father. “Mazel Tov! It’s a boy!” shouted my husband, in his characteristic sharing-good-news voice. “What?… Read More
I’ve been invited by the very creative writer Renee Schuls-Jacobson to post today, on the 2nd day/3rd candle of Hanukkah. Renee was given my name by Rivki Silver, another amazing blogger. (Thanks, Rivki!) Anyway, this special activity where a bunch of bloggers (eight to be exact!) are each posting on a different day is called… Read More
