Ding Dong Helper

Since we've moved into our new house, a new resident has joined us--the Ding Ding Helper.  For some reason, whenever we come home from being out AlteLu stands on a stool, rings the doorbell, and says,"I'm the Ding Dong Helper."  She is very proud of this role.  Occasionally, she will want for Hersh to ring the bell, and she'll say, "Hershel, are you the Ding Dong Helper?"  Also, if you ask AlteLu a question, and she needs to think about her answer, she scrunches up her face and says, "Ummmmm...." and then gives an answer.  Our little lady lover is also now front facing in her carseat!
Hersh is continuing to adjust to life as a kindergartner.  Some aspects of school are really wonderful--Hebrew, Foundations, his field trip to the farm.  At other times, Hersh feels controlled and rushed, and is thinking a lot about making friends.  We are doing our best to support him through this transition.  Whew--parenting is a lot!  His reading and writing are really coming along, and he is definitely learning Hebrew.  Grateful for this love!

We are also trying to squeeze the last bit of summer out of what definitely feels like fall.  Hersh and I have been walking on the creek trail behind our house, and last weekend we took a trip to Flag Pond to enjoy some sunny beach time.  The exploration was enjoyed by all:)

A sweet new year

We had a great Rosh HaShannah filled with food, friends, love, and Aunt Mimi!  The weather has been beautiful.  Warm but slightly crisp in the morning and evening.  We are adjusting to life in Kindergarten, and life in our new house.

2 weeks in..and the end of 5775

We've arrived at Rosh HaShannah.  Two weeks of school are behind us, we are settling into our new house, and the weather is just starting to feel like Fall.  Hersh is enjoying Kindergarten, although the poor guy is so tired:( He is also thinking a lot about friends.  The other day he and I had a conversation about new friends verses old friends.  He is being hard on himself for not making "enough" new friends yet.  I reassured him and we talked all about friendship, time, and how amazing old friends can be.  AlteLu is happy at school, but is not happy to be left.  We are working on the transition of her staying at school after I leave.  What a little love.  AlteLu has also started to wear hairclips, which she loves.  Aunt Mimi is with us for Rosh HaShannah--what a treat!  So much to be grateful for.  Crazy to think we have another year ahead of growing, laughing, loving, (and the winter).  Here's to a great 5776!

1st Day of Preschool

And then our dear, sweet, AlteLu started preschool.  Two mornings a week with MollyGail.  Tears on the first morning, but some fun also, I think.  We'll see how tomorrow goes.  Oh how I love this girl!

1st day of K

Hersh started Kindergarten today. He did wonderfully (although he is exhausted).  I felt truly heart broken this morning.  When I picked him up he told me he spent most of the day "doing things the way I do them," and he told me that with some more time he thinks he will like the people at school.  He also told me that it was too much Hebrew for his brain, so he just did what the other kids were doing--smart kid:)
Tomorrow is AlteLu's first day--hoping for the best!