Miscellaneous March

When measuring time, I can tell a busy month from a not-so-busy month depending on the amount of the month's blogposts. On a 13-post month, that's a busy one...

For starters, Ethan Robert turned 7.5 at the beginning of March. AND he lost 2 teeth. Not a bad month for that guy.

E-man also had his last basketball game of the season.


Happy Half-Birthday, big man!

Spenceman in a nutshell: He can do great things independently (when he wants) and likes plain noodles.

Spencer and Mommy sure do love our snuggles (and selfies, apparently).

Spencer's preschool had Rodeo Days this month!


Spencer-Reggie love:

Gabi-girl enjoyed some school spirit days this month:

crazy hair day

tie dye day

When you pay your sister $0 to babysit, and all 3 kids are asleep by the time you get home:

When free cone day at Dairy Queen has been gone for 2 years and it's back. And it's free. And it's ice cream cones.

The circus is still here. Rarely, they're helpful. Sometimes, they're calm. Often, they're cute.



I'll end this blog post with uncaptioned pictures of my babies getting along so so nicely. Deep breaths, all. This is what I hope to remember.

Debbie Does Delaware

After remaining in Texas and incredibly present in my children's constant every day (at times every hour) lives for over 2 years of COVID, I snuck away BY MYSELF to visit the bestie that got away almost 4 years ago. I had such a great weekend visiting "Ms. Becca" (and Seth and Nora, of course)!

Becca picked me up at the airport in Philly so we explored the city before heading back to her home front.


We spent most of our weekend together doing what we do best: talking for hours at a time. We did manage to capture a few pictures along the way.

exploring Longwood Gardens

walking the labyrinth with Becca and Seth

This Liberty Bell had a much shorter line for pictures.

Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good [bye] till it be [next time]. (Hopefully, less than 4 years from now...)

Meanwhile, everything seemed under control back at the Austin ranch:

Kabbalat HaSiddur

A tradition of our synagogue's 3rd grade religious school program includes gifting each 3rd grader with their very own siddur (prayer book). Each student decorates her own cover to make it that much more unique and special.

Thanks to Jon for serving in the entire parental role while Mommy was traveling. Thanks to the shul for streaming it online and arranging a professional photographer to capture some of these moments. And thanks to Gabi for embracing Judaism in her own way.

not so professional photography

A team effort:

Ethan asked if I could see him. Sure could, bud.