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The last ten days have been crazy busy, but I’ve had some great experiences here in Israel. No time to describe them all right now, so I want to start with just a bit of a travelogue of what I’ve seen so far. Unfortunately the weather here has been very cloudy and hazy, so the pictures have been somewhat disappointing. But hopefully you can enjoy them anyway…

I’ll be here in Haifa for one more week, then hopefully back in time for Caleb’s pinewood derby on Friday. Then saturday soccer games start again, and all kinds of other fun stuff. I’m looking forward to spring.

The past few weeks have been very busy for many reasons, not the least of which is that I’m headed out today for a two-week trip to Israel on business. I’ll be staying in Haifa, working at the Intel facility there. I hope to do some sight-seeing and such as well. I’m certainly planning to post pictures and experiences here, so stay tuned!

Life is pretty much busy in every other aspect as well. Caleb’s been playing basketball, now soccer is starting up for Caleb and Trent next week. I’ll be back in time for the first games, and then we roll on into soummer with lots of other activities.

Since I’ll be gone for the next two weeks, Caleb and I had to hurry to finish up his pinewood derby car. I hope to arrive home on the evening of the derby itself to see it race. And yes, Caleb did a lot of it. This year we also got some help from our neighbor — it was nice to use his tools instead of having to drag mine out from the shed. Trent can’t wait until he gets to do a car - but he’ll probably just miss the deadline for it next year since his birthday is in April.

I really hope to get back into the habit of writing regularly. I enjoy hearing from any of you who manage to keep in touch as well.

Having read about it from my sister, I decided to find out my own motherstyle:

Your type is: intj — The “Individual Integrity” Mother

“My kids are better off arguing their own point of view than telling me, ‘But everyone else is doing it.’”

• Individualistic and independent, the INTJ mother is both a role model and teacher of how to be an individual and live life with integrity. She is introspective, defining her own success from within, and generally confident in her decisions. She is unlikely to be persuaded by her children saying, “But all the other mothers are doing it.”
• The INTJ is competent in providing for her children’s basic needs, but she is likely more focused on developing their self-esteem and confidence. Observant and insightful, she puts great importance on independent thinking and self-sufficiency, yet she is comfortable providing protection and boundaries.
• Self-motivated and intense, the INTJ works hard and takes life seriously. As a mother, she lives for those moments when she can impart knowledge and offer her children perspectives on life and important issues.

I’d say it’s pretty close.