Shavit is 5

5 years ago Shavit was born. He appears like Ella's twin brother, though he's a year younger.
5 years old has a special meaning, from now on he can drink coffee and eat nuts. It is a small change in the nutrition, but for a kid it's a huge milestone.
We learnt to be a kid rather than talk to the kid. When it comes to Shavit this idea is doubled. Just the other day he reminded me to put a bottle of water for him to use in the kindergarten. Shavit, the kid who wears his shirts inside out, cares about missing a bottle. We knew exactly why, where it comes from, and how to continue. It approved that Shavit can (and does) force to take into account what he wants.
The celebration will take place in a few days time, easier setting for us. For that reason Shavit tries to claim he hasn't turned 5 yet. It's always hard to resist logic, especially when it doesn't have an internal flow.

Between the birth date and the celebration Shimon Peres died. It wasn't important to the kids, except for the delay in the new Jewish year school toast.

On the day of celebration, which was the first day of the year, we did the feast. Shavit was exited. Even Ella was exited, though not as much as Shavit was. At the end of the day we were tired and happy. I was doubly happy, the celebration was successful and I didn't have to drive. Actually, except for throwing the garbage, I didn't get out of home.

Sometimes you just feel good about living. No worries, it doesn't mean I will ever stop trying to achieve the "better".

5 years old Ella

Ella's birthday has come over. 5th birthday means 2 important things for her:
1st, she can eat nuts.
2nd, she can drink coffee.
Asking her we might understand we have reached heaven, those 2 actions are a new world. The excitement is at its peek. For the morning we have a simple plan, balloons & coffee. We wanted to add a cake, but didn't have the time.
Later on a kiddie show star is performing at the local club,  for the last month we're hearing the reminders. Note that it was Shirley's idea (mistake performed by a married woman) to tell her. I had no chance once the deed was done.
Beside the birthday we have an ongoing turmoil,  I can't really explain it, partially because I don't understand it and partially because it's not over yet. Hopefully by Shavit's birthday it will be sorted out.
Probably by Shavit's birthday I'll have the time to tell about my business trip to Australia. You can read the details in previous posts, the Hebrew ones.
That's all for now, it's a bit too late foe me to write a long post. Late or not I had to, Ella is worthy of the annual English post.