To my dearest friend, I read that your daughter is going into kindergarten this year. Mazal tov— which means, literally, good luck. Because instead of congratulations, we offer you a blessing for the next challenge. And here is yours. We haven’t been in touch for a long, long time. That doesn’t mean I don’t care… Continue reading To the Mother of a Kindergartner
Such a year, so many changes and adaptations. Our family has moved back to our beloved town of Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel. Amidst a heartrending few months of sky-high emotional turmoil and loss (another post, for another time), I can say that I am the happiest I have ever been. I found Yoga again: Iyengar and… Continue reading Slow Cooker Overnight Brown Rice Porridge
I’ve been experiencing an interesting phenomenon in the last week or so and I really can’t make heads or tails of it. I’ll be with my kids at home doing our thing, eating, making messes, general pandemonium. And then something will come crashing down. Literally. Last week I had just finished bath time and as… Continue reading My lucky stars + almond butter cookies
A few weeks ago my family moved to Jerusalem. My husband Gil is starting his own small business and I chose to move the family here instead of giving him over to the business for the initial first year of craziness. His office is in the next building and he can often pop home for… Continue reading Out of the funk
Grace Potter, Stars I stood, caught literally in a patch of sun. Ella is in my arms and this song is playing in the background. The beauty of this moment is overwhelming and I feel that familiar echo in my gut, the need to WRITE THIS. Paper, pen, anything. I need to write this. I… Continue reading The Sun and Stars
Recently my good friend Tziporah decided to stop by. She lives in my neighborhood but with kids and work its difficult to catch up sometimes. She, with her wisdom and gift for insight, inspired me to continue writing even when its hard. And ladies and gentleman, it is hard around here. Where have I been? I have two kids… Continue reading Where have you been? And gluten free vegan bread (what else?)
I am mad tired, yo. I woke up this morning to my son standing over me with one of my stilleto high heeled shoes from the old days. Then he crawled into the dog’s cage. With the dog. This whole “sleeping in bed with Mommy and rolling around everywhere and waking up at the crack… Continue reading Wake up your ears, I’ve got a song for you to hear
The title of this post is completely misleading, but that’s ok. I’m multifaceted, like a gem. I’m currently in the States visiting my parents and am without my better half. The other night I had a conversation with my husband Gil which altered the way I feel about my life and my future. Ingrid Michaelson… Continue reading I’m Giving Up
1. Have baby Check! 2. Realize that having two children within 15 months of each other is similar to having twins. Mothers of twins would probably disagree but are welcome to come babysit to see for themselves. Check! 3. Travel 6,000 miles to the coldest place on Planet Earth with said children for the new… Continue reading Since I’ve Been Gone
Have you ever experienced a moment where you couldn’t possibly feel less cool? This happens to me daily, but every once in a while it hits me hard. Mine came in the form of a Shabbos Robe. Those of you who don’t know what Shabbos is, let alone a Shabbos ROBE, let me explain. Shabbat/Shabbos… Continue reading I’m still cool.
Midwest Mama (in Israel) 