Well, my complete ban on computers on Shabbat disintegrated completely for a while — now I am taking a middle road of computers but no work. That it harder than it sounds and I’m not always successful.  But, I’m trying to get there :)  I also try to get all the house stuff done during the week so we don’t spend our Shabbat cleaning house. 

The time that it really special and sacred is Shabbat dinner on Friday nights.  We started lighting candles last year.  This fall, I added having challah and grape juice,  We still eat together most nights — but it is still wonderful to have a nice family dinner once a week.  I try to make something special and put flowers on the table. 

Last night, Suzanne said the motzi herself — pretty cool.

I would love to get to the point where we go to services and spend the day "resting" and being together.  I also know that will get harder as Suzanne gets older rather than easier.  Still, I know that we would really benefit if we could progress more on the Shabbat front.