Allow me

Allow me to kvell if you please.

After we got back from Manchester, I was telling my in-laws about our return trip on the train. I missed my train and the next train was crowded. I wanted to keep the buggy open for Sara Miriam to sleep in - way better than having her crawl around the train (yes, those are the two options...) The train had two places for buggies/wheelchairs and of course both were being used. Finally I found a place for the buggy.

Next to it were 3 people who were sitting on double seats and using the empty seat next to them for their bags. I was pretty sure that someone would offer me their empty seats, so I stood there with Dovid and Hadassa for about 5 minutes or so -- but noone offered me a seat. So after 10 or so minutes I asked one of the guys (pointing to his bag) is anyone sitting here? He actually then got up and gave me both seats.

I was commenting how unimpressed (to say the least) I was that people were taking up 2 seats as other people were left standing next to them.

At this point, Dovid piped up: 'But there were also so many helpful people today.' Like the person that helped me carry the buggy down the stairs to the underground, or the friendly person I sat next to on the way there.

Thank you, son, for reminding me to focus on the positive!

Life with a Big Sister

Hadassa: My baby sister is so cute... I'm going to give her a big huge hug and kiss!

Sara Miriam: I don't know about this...

Sara Miriam: NOOOO!! Someone please tell her that I'm not enjoying this ...

Hadassa: Aren't I the greatest big sister ever?!?
 Sara Miriam: Sisters.... sigh!

For Sale

Found at the Children's Place ...

The things they say!

Yesterday, I took the train with the kids to Manchester to see Yocheved and Yossi. On the way there, I told the kids we're going to see Yocheved. Dovid said 'I know who Yocheved is - Yocheved is the mother of Moshe Rabbeinu!'

Later on the train Hadassa said, a few times, 'Yocheved has a new baby!' I couldn't understand why she was saying that - until she said that the new baby was Moshe Rabbeinu!

We all had a great time. Dovid's favorite part was jumping on the trampoline, Hadassa loved playing with Dena, 'her new friend' and SM enjoyed all the attention (as usual!)