Dear Max, Every time I sit down to write you this letter, I start to cry. I am so, so proud of you. I am so moved by the amazing changes that we’ve seen taking root within you in the last week. With the help of some amazing friends, you have opened the door into the realm…
Max and Jack got up close and personal with a few firetrucks this week. They climbed in and out of the driver’s seat, they tried on helmets, they watched the lights on the truck flash. They followed each other around the fire station, speaking the same little language and gesturing to each other where they…
Dear Mamas of The Internet Universe, A few days ago I posted a piece that I had written about how much it hurts to feel judged by other moms. That blog post was noticed by the editors at BlogHer, and is now being featured at BlogHer Family. To say that I am honored, humbled, and grateful doesn’t even…
In case you were wondering, we’ve traded our house by the bay for a house by the beach. For the week, anyway. For vacation, at least. San Diego has welcomed us with open arms, old favorites, and new hidden gems. Lev and his mommy Mindy joined us for a choose-your-own-adventure playdate. A train ride, pennies…
It’s cold, in that “California Coastal Winter” way. The kind of cold that makes you want to wear fuzzy socks and tall boots, and snuggle under a blanket and watch movies. So we did. But we took our boots off first. Tonight we celebrated Christmas in the Jewish way….and we (along with about 42 residents…