Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ayelet, does your mother dress you funny?
No, Ayelet just wanted to wear her Old Navy jeans, just like her big sisters (and her mama too)!Friday, September 19, 2008
The Things We Have Been Doing Since Ron Left
Michaela went to see/hear Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas (ok, that was the night before he left).
Talya ended up sleeping in my bed.
Friends came over to play.
and I went to school to share Shabbat with Kindergarten.We miss you Daddy!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Difficult News
Early Sunday morning we received the news that Ron's cousin passed away. Matt was just a kid, he just graduated from high school and his life was tragically cut short in a car accident. Tomorrow, Ron will get on a plane and head to Boston for the funeral.
Since Sunday, so many thoughts have gone through my head, thoughts that Ron and I have talked about and memories that we have shared.
Ron lived with Matt's mom when he was in school in Boston. I remember when Debbie found out she was expecting, I remember how excited she was about the baby growing in her belly, I remember how much she wanted him. I remember the early days when Ron was still living there, I remember when Matt was a baby.
Then Ron moved out and Rachel, Ron's sister moved in when she started college and very quickly, she became a second mother to Matt. I remember her stories about how precocious he was as a toddler. She related stories about him with such love. Eventually, Rachel graduated from college and Jason (Ron's brother) moved in with Debbie and Matt.
Jason's stories were different than Rachel's - his reminded me of how a big brother would speak about a little brother. Exasperatedly, Jason told us how Matt followed him around, copied him, etc. Did I detect a bit of pride in his voice as he shared these stories?
I know that for each member of Ron's family, Matt's death is painful, collectively, they watched Matt grow up, but then my thoughts keep returning to Debbie.
There is something really wrong when a parent loses a child. As a parent, our job is to guard and protect our children. Our joy is being able to witness their successes as they become adults. Our very existence is wrapped up in guiding, caring, and nurturing them. I believe that a piece of Debbie's soul will be buried with Matt.
I hope that Debbie will feel buoyed by the love and support of the family. I hope that she will find strength through these dark days. I hope that her heart will heal and that Matt's memory will be a blessing that brings her joy.
Since Sunday, so many thoughts have gone through my head, thoughts that Ron and I have talked about and memories that we have shared.
Ron lived with Matt's mom when he was in school in Boston. I remember when Debbie found out she was expecting, I remember how excited she was about the baby growing in her belly, I remember how much she wanted him. I remember the early days when Ron was still living there, I remember when Matt was a baby.
Then Ron moved out and Rachel, Ron's sister moved in when she started college and very quickly, she became a second mother to Matt. I remember her stories about how precocious he was as a toddler. She related stories about him with such love. Eventually, Rachel graduated from college and Jason (Ron's brother) moved in with Debbie and Matt.
Jason's stories were different than Rachel's - his reminded me of how a big brother would speak about a little brother. Exasperatedly, Jason told us how Matt followed him around, copied him, etc. Did I detect a bit of pride in his voice as he shared these stories?
I know that for each member of Ron's family, Matt's death is painful, collectively, they watched Matt grow up, but then my thoughts keep returning to Debbie.
There is something really wrong when a parent loses a child. As a parent, our job is to guard and protect our children. Our joy is being able to witness their successes as they become adults. Our very existence is wrapped up in guiding, caring, and nurturing them. I believe that a piece of Debbie's soul will be buried with Matt.
I hope that Debbie will feel buoyed by the love and support of the family. I hope that she will find strength through these dark days. I hope that her heart will heal and that Matt's memory will be a blessing that brings her joy.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Ayelet's First Tooth and Happy Eater!
Ayelet cut her first tooth - now we know the cause of that low grade fever last weekend and her recent grumpiness...
And, she has really been loving her food - we think her favorite so far is bananas.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Ayelet's Third First of the Week
The first was starting her on solids. The second was the start of day care. The third, well, there she is sitting unassisted for a LONG time! You go girl, now here comes the fun!Michaela and Talya Had Great First Days!
Talya was SO cute, she had waited so long for the first day of school. She was up at 6:05 am this morning and she was ready to go by 7:15 am (school didn't actually start until 8:30 am). After school, when I asked what her favorite part of the day was, she answered "meeting my new friends and I LOVE my teachers!" I think she is going to have a great year! During Talya's school day, Ron, Ayelet and I sat through the parent meeting, towards the end, a woman exclaimed "boy, I feel like I have to quit my job to be a kindergarten parent!" Boy, isn't' that the truth!
As for Michaela, she was so excited that (apparently) she tossed and turned all night. Sophie walked up to school with us for the first day and before we knew it, they were off and running to homeroom and then to all their classes. When I asked Michaela what her favorite part of the day was, she answered "seeing all my friends and meeting my new teachers!" I am sensing a theme here!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Ayelet's first day
was, well... let's just say, she started out happy, in Michaela's arms, then Ron, Michaela and Talya left her and
about three hours later, she ended up
at the zoo with Ron, Michaela and Talya...
about three hours later, she ended up
at the zoo with Ron, Michaela and Talya...My first day back to work
was an adventure... I was flustered, nervous, scattered, busy, back in the saddle, welcomed and glad to be past the first day.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Ayelet Started Solids!
It is hard to tell from the photos, but she was really excited about it, not as excited as Talya was, but excited nonetheless! The first first of the week!
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