What happened?

My children have grown up and I seemed to have missed it.....
Last week A.J. let us know that he is trying to come home for a long weekend in May (May 14-17) as he has a quick break after finals and before "summer prep" begins. He INSISTED on taking care of all the flight arrangements and paying for the ticket himself. We told him we don't mind and he again insisted as it was an extra, unplanned trip home. It was a very mature thing to do!!
And then just this past weekend Erin participated in services at Temple. She lead a few prayers, read from the Torah and spoke about her time in USY. WOW she was great. She spoke very nicely and then did an amazing job reading from the Torah. This was my child who HATED Hebrew school and once Hebrew school was done wanted nothing more to do with it. Now, at her request, she read/chanted a portion this week. She did it so nicely and said it wasn't even that hard!!
I can't be more pleased to see my children turning into such nice adults. I do miss my babies but do know there are great times ahead!!

A few nice photos...

Here is my Passover table. I haven't made a Sedar in many years. It was nice to be home, for a change, and to enjoy Passover with friends.

And then on the 2nd night of Passover we went to Sedar with my Dad's extended family (58 this year). We always have a great time and this year was no different. My nieces are always adorable....

No Foolin' I Think She has Found Her Calling....

And I do believe she has known all along. Erin has said, since she was about 5 years old, that she was going to be a teacher. The grade level and/or subject has changed a few times but her goal of teacher has remained constant. At this time her plan is to teach high school history. Well last night she worked her first official job as a tutor and, I do believe, she was great. A neighbor up the street had asked to have her tutor her in math, as a paid gig. I was a bit apprehensive and not sure it was a good idea. This girl is a year younger than Erin and they are friends. I wasn't sure Erin would be able to separate tutoring from social hour. Well the first session was set up for last night at 7PM. I did give Erin one piece of advice--set a timer, or her phone, for 1 hour and make sure that no boy talk or giggling occured until after that hour was up. She seemed to like that advice. At 7PM the young lady came to our house and the tutoring session began. I didn't stay in the room but I did hear a bit from upstairs and came down once to get some water. Well let me tell you--I was impressed. Erin remained professional the entire hour (actually they went a bit longer) and was able to help Jessica understand math. They did not goof off and actually helped Jessica get through her homework. Erin did NOT do the work for her but showed/taught her what to do.
When the girl left I told Erin I was proud of her. I was actually very impressed by her. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, Erin is going to make an amazing teacher one day--whatever subject she chooses.
P.S. If your child needs help with math (pre-calc and below) call Erin. She is reasonable and good!!