3 years later... And grateful

Happy Spring, and Passover (which is AKA the Holiday of Freedom)!
Doesn't feel very spring-y, and I'm far from being free, having to be stuck at home with the kids, while it's raining and miserable outside. It's supposed to stay like this till the end of this week.



Thankfully, with the help of awesome friends we'll survive this break. Also, hopefully this rain will wash the allergies, attacking us viciously away.


It's been about 3 years since I last posted here, on this blog. It seems much easier to just update about life, on Facebook. And with this hectic paste of life, I can't even think about a whole blog post to write... Not a very intelligent feeling.
I'm thinking about so many things, it feels like my thoughts are flying in so many crazy directions, but mostly, after sounding sort of negative, mostly, I'm feeling and thinking how grateful I am. About the usual, nothing extraordinary: my husband, our kids, amazing friends, family. I'm thinking about this, after reading a friend's blog post. She lost her grandfather. She wrote about the feeling of loss, reminded me about this feeling. And made me look at my life, now, in the end of the day, in a bit of a different angle.
Yes, grateful is what I am :)

It's been a LONG time...
It is now 1am. I'm done cooking for tonight, only have to start the washing machine before I let this day be gone. Slip by.
It's Passover eve. tomorrow. It's an exciting time. A time to celebrate freedom, spring, life. Today it's hard, after I've learned my dear friend's family member, who was only a 12 year old boy got killed accidentally, after playing with a gun with his friends. hid very good friend held the gun.
So I'm sending out big hugs, health, strength, love and peace to all of you who need it. And meanwhile being very thankful and grateful for what I have. For my life and all the amazing people in it.

Busy times

Whew. I have been so busy lately. I can't believe I haven't blogged for more than two months!
Let's see, I have these 3 under 5 to attend. They're absolutely amazing, but they're still 3 under 5.
I took this project upon my self, to be our preschool's photographer this year. It takes SO MUCH of my time - editing each photo from scratch. some nights I find my self interacting with my dear computer after midnight. These kids, their sweet honest expressions. I edit each photo and find my self smiling so wide. I love it! I really hope the parents love the photos as well!

Maya turned 3.5 a couple of weeks ago, so we celebrated. It was a good excuse for a chocolate cake ;)
I love this girl. I was a little worried about her. For a while, when she'd come home from preschool and to my question of whom did she play with, she'd answer no one. It saddened me. Somehow I navigated the conversation in a specific way, instructing her how to answer. To tell me no one wanted to play with her. Though she was never unhappy about it.
I started watching the dynamics in the class and realized she's happy. Some kids were just mean, and I was glad to see her so mature way of judgment. She is kind, and sweet, and compassionate, my Maya! I think you could tell by looking at her photo :)


Erezi has turned three months two days ago! Wow!
He is unbelievable! Been sleeping the whole night through since he was a month and a half old! Knock on a million woods!!! I love love love the way he looks at me - I just smile at him and what do you know? He's right there with his adorable smile smiling at me! Precious! Priceless!


I have Shabbat dinner in the oven and some more photo editing to do before I take a break for candle lighting, blessings, a yummy homemade dinner. We'll sing Shabbat songs, have a pleasant conversation, laugh and enjoy each other while laundry piles are getting bigger and the mess is getting messier!

Good times and Shabbat Shalom :)

Just had to tell the world: I'm SO in love with my precious baby, Erez!
My dad is arriving tomorrow from Israel. I'm so thrilled, I can't wait! It'll be so exciting to see him holding his first grandson. We're talking about a man who's had 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters so far ;)
And off to the shower I go. Finally!

Erez David Waite

Welcome to the world sweet baby!

Erez David Waite was born last Tuesday August 19th of 2008 at 2:45pm.
21in and weighed in 8lbs 7oz.

Erez is an amazing baby! We all can't get enough of him and SO in love!! :)

Will write more when I'm not falling asleep while walking... Have a fab week!!!

D.day

I am 40 weeks pregnant tomorrow. And after two whole months of contractions, this little fighter guy is still in me!
I am tired. Physically. Mentally. Tired of being diabetic and injections. My back is so sore. My belly is so heavy, literally hanging between my legs. And so done with having to pee every 5 minutes!


I'm so grateful for having the best husband in the world! He makes it all so easy on me, he's my partner in everything. I'm so grateful for having my mother here with me, who helps so much in the house and with the girls!
She has 4 granddaughters by now and this one will be her first grandson! She also has 3 daughters, so it's very hard to think about having a boy being born in this family!


Tomorrow is induction day. I'm getting nervous thinking about it. I'm also really tired, and the girls are being very challenging too. They know big things are happening and they keep pushing the limits and testing me non stop...


I have to:

Get through today's nap that's not really working, swim lesson for both girls without loosing my cool, as has been happening since this morning, unfortunately.

Pack and get everything done and ready for the hospital.

Go to sleep early tonight, since tomorrow morning we'll be up at about 4:30!

And... Not loosing my cool, since I just did a minute ago again...!



I have to mention as well how grateful I am for having such amazing friends who keep being interested in me and how I feel. Keep calling me, and offering help! Thank you!