Becoming the OMs: May 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Homeowners at 231 High Street Reading, MA 01867!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

What a nice long weekend!

We stayed local and Isaac and I went to the Children's Museum on Saturday and had an absolute blast. I think it blew his mind how much fun he could have in one place. I can't recall ever seeing him that excited and engaged for that long (10am - 3pm!). For dinner, we went to Danielle and Zev's and enjoyed every second that Isaac and Izzi play like little partners in crime. It's a joy watching the two of them--not to say they don't fight--it's just that they have a natural, easy way with each other.

On Sunday, we had our old friends Adam, Dayna and their daughter Sasha over for brunch. We've known them so long that a long time ago, I changed Sasha's diapers and helped her use the toilet when she was small. Seeing the tall(!), talented, beautiful woman on Sunday before me, I almost cried. Her sister, Jordan, was busy with her crew team and couldn't make it because her team is so good they are going to nationals!

Later on Sunday, we played at the playground with Maya and Jenn to be joined by Josh's sister, Ella! She was visiting MA briefly and stayed with us for the night. We all continued to play, dance and eat pizza back at our house.

On Monday, we played at the playground and then went to the zoo in JP with Jenn, Paul, Maya, Ryan and Pat. It WAS a zoo at the zoo with lots of crowds, but the amazing playground was what we were really there for(!) and spent a long time trying to keep Isaac and Maya from falling from the crazy structures made for children over 5 years old. Later that night, with Ryan seated at the "adult" table, we ate BBQ and enjoyed watching Isaac and Maya play together in the yard. They haven't always enjoyed being together, but this weekend, I heard them calling for the other and saw them hold hands--unprompted!

For whatever reason, hearing Isaac make his own conversation with another child and engaging with another child pleases me tremendously. He's still a little boy, but in those moments, I glimpse into the future and see him becoming a capable and independent person.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Brandeis Graduation

I know, I know. I graduated already, right? Well, yes and no. I defended in July and got my diploma in August, but never walked in a ceremony. So yesterday, Josh, Isaac and my parents watched me get hooded and then join my "colleagues" on the graduation stage--for the whole time. My participation was totally ceremonial--inside the fancy binder there was a plain note from the registrar saying I already got my diploma. The ceremony was also very long! All the majors had their names called and some had their dissertations or awards listed as well. So yes, it was ceremonial and yes it was more than a little boring, but I am happy I did it. Isaac said I was a princess when I had my black robe on and you know, maybe I didn't fee like a princess, but I did feel transformed out of my normal self for at least a few hours. Here are some pictures that my dad took of the day.