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Monthly Archives: April 2008

Good Mommy

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Adam questioned my parenting techniques. Was it “irresponsible” or “idiotic”? Can’t remember. He seems to think it isn’t a good idea, when it’s an hour past your child’s bedtime and said child announces, “I’m tired,” to then crank up the iPod, hand the kid a drum, and yell at him, “No! Sleep! Till! Brooklyn!” To [...]

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Shabbat Dinner at Our House

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Ah, Shabbat. Every Friday night, Jews all over the world share a peaceful moment with their families as they welcome in Shabbat. Now, we’re not very observant Jews. We don’t observe the laws of Shabbat. But like many American Jews, we end each Friday with a celebratory meal. Giving of tzedakah. Candle lighting. Blessing of [...]

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Busy, Busy, Busy

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

This past week has to have been one of the busiest ones yet. I feel like it was nonstop, and I’m not ready to collapse in a heap at my computer. What have I done? It’s all a big blur. Adam had a night out with friends, I had a night out with friends (hi [...]

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From the Mouths of Babes, the Ongoing Saga

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Me: Doodles! I told you! Stop throwing balls in the house!Doodles: But Pie is doing it.Me: Pie shouldn’t be doing it either. But you’re older and you know better.Doodles: But Pie is telling me to throw balls. And I’m listening to her. Because she’s my sister. And I love her. At the YMCA, while changing [...]

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