Well somehow time has managed to escape me again and I have been lax in my blog. To those of you who do on this on a regular basis, my hats off to you! I suppose it has to do with the fact that I now write for a living and can't seem to keep up with my own. As usual I am already out of time, so I am going to a real fast drive by of the past few months before I am off again! But first a tribute to all he women who have made a difference in my life!
First my mom, she has accepted the fact that we have moved to Timbuktu for better or worse! Mom sends Starbucks coffee so we are not lonely for the "old country" as well as a variety of other treats. She finds books for the kids so they can do great things for school, she calls, e-mails and works on a 10 hour time difference. She has made friends with the lovely people at the local post office due to the amount of things she sends and I am sure she keeps their office open single handedly. I have essentially involved my mom in my wild journeys from home child birth to moving to Israel, to home schooling my kids as well as a lot of moves and odd life choices in between. But some how through it all, my mom still calls every week, gives sympathy when I am having a horrid week, sends me coffee, and visits every year. So for that, I have to say, "MOM, You are amazing!
I also have to say thanks to my Mother-In-Law! Everyone should be so lucky and I know not everyone is! My MIL is as supportive as my own mom and just as to "check up on me." I am probably one of the few people who loves talking to my MIL on the phone and I will chat with her on-line and sometimes I talk to her more than my husband!
I would also love to say thanks to my Aunt E, who has let me visit more than once, let us invade her home every summer for a week or two, has made the time to get to know all our friends, keep up with our kids, visit, writes and still sends articles that let me know she is thinking of me!
Finally to all of my surrogate Aunties such as Auntie M and Auntie G, to my friends parents who act as grandparents to my kids, since theirs live on another continent, to the women who have lifted me up, held my hand, supported and encouraged me. Some are like aunts, some are my friends, some are like extra moms, when my mom and MIL are taking a rare day off! These women are all amazing moms, friends and confidants and if it were not for them where would I be? So thanks a million ladies for all the love, laughter and support!
Now for the whirl wind update of the J5.
Since February we have celebrated, Purim, Pesach and Lag B'Omer! We have had a visit from Grammy and Grandpa J and had an early birthday celebration for Grandpa and twins. Grammy and Grandpa were here for Purim and a great time was had by all!
In home school we have participated in school activities as a group and spent a lot of time getting to know the other home school family here in Beitar. The boys are coming along and though the school year is technically winding down, I think I am going to try and keep up studies during the summer. Since some days we don't get to the formal education side of school I figure we can keep up our slow even pace even after "school is out." M seems to be keeping up the boys as well and her ability to pick things up quickly always surprises me. In all likelihood she will be joining our ranks.
As for the grown ups, we are plugging along and work is going fine. I have picked up more work from other sources, but the trick is trying to find balance to get all things done. With the potential for a possible move soon, this will be even more tricky. But I will update if that actually happens. Another item on this same list of wait and see is the possibility of a visit to America next winter. Will also keep you posted there.
To the 3 people who read this, Happy Mother's Day! Hope you enjoy it!
Love,
The Executive Director of The J 5.
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