10!

Tomorrow, April 27, my very first baby, Hershel Bershel Bear will turn 10!  I honestly can't believe it because my memories of pregnancy and him as a newborn, infant, toddler, etc are so vivid.  At the same time, there is so much about him that is like a "preteen." He is smart, loving, stubborn, emotional, witty, creative, strong, curious, lazy, funny, and truly one of my best friends.  And it is a gift that I get to be him Ima. 
Hersh is thinking a lot about who he is and what his image is--to both himself and others.  So far, he has a good self image, and we hope this continues. I can't believe how quickly he is growing and how tall he is--he must be close to 5 ft!  What a mensch.

The other kids are doing pretty well, quarantine aside.  Sender is potty trained now (!!!) and is hilarious!  He loves the trampolines, going on hikes, and playing in puddles and creeks.  AlteLu misses school and her close friends.  But she also loves the trampoline, scooting, and is a songstress on the mandolin. We really love them all!