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This morning, exactly 10 months after Abbie walked

This morning, exactly 10 months after Abbie walked out of her school building - she finally walked back in.

I cried.

I kept it together for the morning and for the short car ride, for the kiss and hug as I dropped her off and watched her walk toward the building. Then I saw her walk into the building, and all the tears came out.

We have been waiting for this day for months, and I didn’t want to believe it would actually happen. After everything that happened in 2020 and all the times it was pulled out from under us… I couldn’t bring myself to believe it would happen. Until today, when it did.

I know there are so many kids not able to go back to school, and so many parents that don’t feel comfortable sending them. I know there are teachers, administrators, and other school employees that are working harder than ever to make things work as best they can. But today, I am thankful.

I don’t know how long this will last, or when we’ll eventually get back to something resembling normal. For now, I’m just going to be thankful for every single minute she’s in school.

Because under that mask, she has a giant smile.

I struggled to know what to say about 2020. It was

I struggled to know what to say about 2020. It was probably one of the hardest (if not the hardest) years of my life. I was looking for the words to write about it, even just a little, and failing miserably. So much pain, sadness, and loneliness.

Then in looking through the thousands of photos and videos I took, I noticed that my iPhone had made this little compilation for me. And you know what I see here? My girls, becoming closer than ever. My girls as the light of the year. Perseverance and family.

We’ve all been through so much, and I’m not going to pretend it’s all better just because the calendar says things are bright, shiny, and new. But we made it, and I’m going to take what I can from it and move forward.

Happy 2021, friends. May we look back a year from now and remember, both the good and the hard.

EIGHT. My girl is 8 today! Sappy post below 😉 b

EIGHT. My girl is 8 today! Sappy post below 😉 but swipe through for the 🦄 cake I pulled off for today! 🙌🏻

I know we’re supposed to say all mushy things like, “It went so fast!” And “I can’t believe it!” But the truth is, I do believe it. I feel like it suits her.

The past year was not at all what we imagined, no thanks to Covid. It’s been hard, but somehow she has been resilient through it all. She’s adjusted. She’s grown even more into her big sister role, grown even kinder, and even made a new best friend.

I really can’t wait to see what this year brings and to watch her grow even more into the person she’ll be.

Happy eighth birthday, Abbie - I love you!

Hanukkah started last night, and it inspired me to

Hanukkah started last night, and it inspired me to write my first blog post in 8 months.

This year has been hard. One of the hardest I’ve ever experienced. I have struggled mentally and emotionally. I’ve put on nearly 30 pounds. It’s been a long eight months.

And then comes Hanukkah, and it’s eight days. That eight cannot be a coincidence.

I can’t help but think about that eight – eight days instead of one. I feel like it’s exactly where I am right now, and exactly where I’ve been. Eight months ago, things were hard, and I didn’t know how to get through the next month – but here I am. The strength for one month has somehow gotten me through eight.

There’s more on the blog - I hope you’ll give it a read. 💙🕎

It’s almost Hanukkah and this year we have a new

It’s almost Hanukkah and this year we have a new favorite book, courtesy of @pjlibrary!

Ella has wanted to read Goodnight Bubbala almost every day this month, and I’ve been happy to oblige. She’s loved the story and all the Yiddish words - and even corrects my husband when he says them wrong!

I love subscribing to PJ Library and have for years - they send free books to Jewish kids, and it’s a always a fun day when the girls get their monthly books! You can sign up for yours at the link I’ve posted to stories - along with a clip of us reading this a few weeks back!

Thankful for this little family of mine after the

Thankful for this little family of mine after the year we’ve had. One day this will all be a memory, and we’ll remember being together most of all.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃

"While I may be the first woman in this office, I

"While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."

-- Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

My girls will know the dreams they can accomplish. 💙

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