Warning: i plan to resume blogging very soon

This is so not a threat; just a "heads up".  Didn't feel it was right to spring a "content" post on you without fair warning after having disappeared from the blogging community for so long.  Truth is I'm not sure i even have any content to share.

Also didn't want to overwhelm you with any stimulating photos I had taken - mainly because i haven't taken the time to upload any pictures in months.  In the time I've been away i turned 41, completed an overhaul of a home we purchased, spent countless hours driving to and from said home, listened to an insane amount of NPR while driving (which actually helped me keep my sanity), played with my kiddos - a lot, attended synagogue with my kiddos - a lot, and stayed away from the computer - a whole lot. 

I am also now officially the mama of a teenager and this past Saturday we celebrated as Ezra became a Bar Mitzvah.  The months that our family spent planning, learning, studying and giggling in the car may just warrant its own post - people, i may have "content" to share after all.  In the interest of full disclosure, there may have been some fighting in the car but I will spare you that because this is my blog and i was in no way involved in said fighting.  My role was to drive the minivan, safely and attentively, with a huge grin on my face while listening to kiddo who was not fighting chant Torah in the back seat.  I will miss that; but not to worry because yesterday was David's birthday - he turned 11 and so it won't be long before Torah chanting in the minivan will resume.

I've also learned new things about myself during these months.  For years I have been a self proclaimed homebody - and a happy one at that.  But purchasing a home in the city changed all that.  I now go to read at the library, fondle wool at the local yarn shop, drink coffee and browse at the bookstore, workout at the gym, study at the synagogue, and last week I even bought ribbon from a brick and mortar fabric shop.  I still enjoy the country but in all honesty, I now have this feeling of being "stuck" when I am there for more than a day or two.  I no longer want to live an hour away from trader joe's, target, barnes and noble, or our synagogue.  In the country (where we live) there is no place to buy organic fruit or veggies, milk or meat.  So after 13 years of country living we are moving.  More on this, and our new home, next week.

Finally, for the time being at least this space will focus more on "play" and a bit less on the "stitches" part.  I plan to post even when I haven't made anything.  I plan to post even if I haven't taken any pictures.  I plan to post even if I don't have anything, in particular, to say.  From now on I plan to post when I feel like writing - because lately I have felt like writing.  I know what you're thinking - and I will admit it; I am a rebel.

I will be back here next week.  Greg is working all weekend so we're on our own and we are busy. Shabbat services at synagogue tonight and tomorrow we head to the statewide computer competition to support David  - Ezra won his division 2 years ago so middle kiddo has a lot to live up to. Then hebrew school on Sunday so that we can meet up with our peeps. 

Wishing you many giggles and much joy this weekend! 

Comments

[Gale]

So nice to see a post after all this time.

[beth lehman]

missed you and thought about you not that long ago - when thinking about another blogger i used to read way back when i started reading blogs. (i live in blacksburg, va and have kids about your kid's ages.) i always enjoyed reading about your kids and crafty pursuits. i imagine your time is taken up just by managing two households!

[beki]

I can't wait to catch up with you, Larissa!

[Jacqueline Jones-Blacker]

So excited you are back, you have been missed!!!

[christina]

Hooray! I'm happy that you're back. Just this week I was thinking about how I missed your lovely bloggy presence.

[jolene]

How exciting! Looking forward to it! I used to love reading your blog because as a mama of little children myself (2, 3 and a not so little 10) it all seemed so sane and civilised in your family of school aged children. Gave me something to look forward to when things got all a bit overwhelming here! happy birthday and congratulations on becoming the mom of a teenager.

[Andrea]

So nice to hear (read) from you! I have also taken a step away from blogging and such to hang out with my kids. Can't wait to hear more about your new home!!

[Ruth]

So nice to hear that you will be posting again. I have missed your posts. It seems like you have been a super busy lady. I can't wait to hear more about your new home.

Ruth

[Rose]

So glad you are back! I missed you!

[Stephanie]

Welcome Back!! I remember the whole idea of making the move to the city, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it and your new life there. So exciting! You've been missed!!

[Lisa Q]

can't wait to hear all about it...sounds like much has been going on! Wouldn't it be interesting to know how many hours you've logged in that mini van? Missed you much and glad to see you back in this space! Congrats to Ezra on his Bar Mitzvah and best wishes to David as he keeps up the computer competition tradition! (you can do it David!!) Hope Abigail is doing well...I'm sure she's just blooming and growing more and more beautiful!

[JCasa]

hi, sweet friend! so lovely to hear from you once again and most especially to learn that you are doing well and thriving in the city. looking forward to hearing more from you soon. and happy birthday!!!! xoxo

[Jan]

Welcome back! I have missed your posts. I am very interested to hear about your new city life. :)

[Beth]

I'm happy to see your back. Can't wait to see your new home. I'll admit I'm an inbetween girl. I don't live in a city but I value the fact that here in town I can walk to get whatever I want. I look forward to hearing your adventures.

[jane]

Yay! Welcome back! Can't wait to see your new home and enjoy your city adventures with you!

[jill]

I'm glad to see this post. I will check back again. I enjoy your writer's voice very much!

[Karen]

Yay :o)