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Rapunzel’s Mom

Rapunzel’s Mom Fairytale Fridays Here is a brief magical moment in time that reminded me of a fairytale. “Rihab, your hair is like Rapunzel’s now. So very long”. I brushed Rihab’s long black hair.  Rihab laughed as I passed the comb down her tresses freeing them from knotty tangles.  “Mama, all my friends in school …

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Family Game Nights

Family Game Nights Why are Family Game Nights Important?   On our usual aimless drive around the neighborhood during the weekend with the kids, we found a new toy store called “Funky Monkey”. Since almost everything for kids is closed these days, we decided to go have a look. My husband assumed that it was …

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Drawing Together

Drawing Together Time Spent With Family It’s ten o’clock. Do you know where your children are? Of course, I do. They are here with me. It’s quarantine life and they are less than seven years of age. They won’t be out after ten o’ clock till they are twenty years old or so I hope. …

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Spinning

Spinning Gift of Pause and Rest   “Mama, let’s spin”. My two year old Haya invites me to play.  “Haya, I’m tired.” I say.  “No, Mama. Spin me, now!” Haya yanks on my pants with such sheer force that I fear she may pull them off. This gentle invitation just turned into a threat.  “OK! …

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