Updates

Malcolm left for Sofia today - that's in Bulgaria. He arrived safely and is having a nice time with his colleagues. He'll be home on Sunday night.

Tamar took the train from school to meet us at the airport so she could see Malcolm. Otherwise, she wouldn't see him for another two weeks. She was invited to sleep over at the Masris, so we all went for a drive to Modi'in after the airport to discover that Mocha - the dog - was delivering her puppies tonight. More important is the fact that Tamar informed us of her schedule for the next two weeks. Her class is going on their school trip this week to the Judean Desert. They return of Thursday night and are supposed to come home for Shabbat. Tamar is electing to stay with her friends at the Ulpana, as they have "too many fun things planned". There is a Channuka party on Sunday night, school on Monday morning, then a drive to K'far Chabbad for another Chanuka party with the other girls from Na'ale. Then it's back to the Ulpana. There is no school on Tuesday, but thier program supervisor is having another party for the girls on Tuesday evening. Wednesday is probably a trip to Jerusalem. By Thursday, she should come home but wants to participate in a trip that NBN is having for teens, that includes rappelling and other such fun stuff. When I mentioned that Avi and his gang are going to be in Israel, she explained that much as she would like to see them, we'll have to schedule a meeting when she is not so busy. I'm thrilled that she is having a god time and creating such close friendships.

Kobi isn't doing so well. He is taking his medication - Losec - but is still vomiting once or twice a day, with bouts of nausea. He looks kind of green most of the time and his palms are like parchment paper. We know that he is not dehydrated, but he's also not well. We hope to be able to see the specialist on Sunday, and we have an appointment with another specialist for a second opinion on Wednesday.

Oriya will have a playdate tomorrow with a girl for the next class - Ofir. The nice thing is that Ofir called today to see if she can play. I love it that the first step did not have to be Oriya's. She is also planning a sleepover with Avital for Friday night.

We have a guest for Shabbat. Elise Lotterman will be here, which is always nice.

I want to post some pictures from my birthday party - which was absolutely lovely. When Malcolm comes home from Sofia and I have the pictures (which are in his computer) I will do so.