The Kalksteins' Blog

ELMO!!!! Happy Chanukkah!!   Here, in MN we are braving the cold, and Sivan has learned to say "BRRR" every time we step outside.  We tried sledding with Sivan.  At first she wasn't so sure... so we gave her a little pep talk.... and then she seemed ready! YAY SIVAN! It's been a big year for the Kalkstein family. After all, we grew our family by 50% (if we count Tsipi, i guess it was a 33% increase). And we finally are done with school...So we got a nice respite from the cold weather with a trip to AZ to celebrate Dr. Adam. When it comes to packing, Sivan is a big help! Sivan has had the spoiled life of an only child.  Except for having to learn not to invade Tsipi's space.  If you taunt Tsipi by playing with her toy... Tsipi will seek revenge! Sivan crawls through a log at the Children's Museum. Well, it's been one hell of a year for us.   We hope it's been a good year for you and that you have a happy holiday!  

So...it's been 11 weeks. Everytime I think to sit down and write about my thoughts on motherhood, well, my thoughts change. Or, it's time to do something like change a diaper. Motherhood for sure is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, and I'd say I spent the first 6 weeks stumbling through it and wondering "what the hell did I get myself into?" (and frankly, didn't want to admit to anyone I was actually thinking so, knowing full well that I'd have everyone saying "I told you so"). But suddenly things changed. Well, maybe not suddenly. But, one day, Sivan began to acknowledge me. She smiled. And those little smiles have well, changed everything! Now, although I can't seem to figure out how to get anything done and there is no such thing as "free time", I have fallen in love with this little girl who has turned my life upside down. I mean, really, it's like a tornado blew through our house and life. Whereas before I fel...