Alix in Wonderland

Rich Rosenblatt

13 years ago

Life could not be busier for me right now. Office has been bustling, finishing up the assistant training course, basic training and other events booked until next year. All that pales in comparison to what my family is preparing for this upcoming week.

This week is something that we have been looking forward to since the birth of my oldest daughter Alix. This Saturday will be her Bat Mitzvah. Some may ask what a Bat Mitzvah is. In Hebrew, Bat Mitzvah means 'daughter of commandment.' This is the year that she is recognized by Jewish tradition as an adult and is morally and ethically responsible for her decisions and actions. She has been studying for this event for years, including learning prayers in Hebrew. It is a long process that involves a lot of dedication from a soon to be 13-year-old. It is considered one of the most - if not the most - important events in their Hebrew lives.

This is a weekend of celebration for my family. We have family coming in from both coasts to share in the event. My daughter takes part in services on Friday night and Saturday morning. We have planned a huge party for her, her friends, our immediate family and some of our local friends. We have been planning this event for years. A Bat Mitzvah (or Bar Mitzvah if the event is for a male) can be on the scale of a wedding for some, but we have kept this to more of a party for my daughter and her friends.

My wife Aimee has been just amazing. She is a very talented person. There is a very artistic side to dentistry and my wife would have been an amazing dentist because artistically she is unbelievable. She made all the centerpieces for this event. I'll show some pics next week of the event and her unreal talents. These parties each have a general theme to them. We decided to make this a bit more whimsical of an event and created a theme called 'Alix in Wonderland.' Wait till I show some pics next week of how my wife ran with this theme! While I've been working like a mad man, she has been organizing this day and doing such an outstanding job.

I can't believe that this day is less than a week away. I can't believe my baby is no longer a baby. I can't wait for this weekend. I can't wait to get together with some of my family and friends and celebrate the day. I'll post a follow-up blog next week and let you know about the emotions that I'm sure will have run through me. All I know is I could not be more proud of how hard Alix has worked for this day. She has studied and is prepared.

This will be a memorable event for Alix and my family. I remember what it was like to have mine as if it were yesterday, and that was 28 years ago! I know my daughter will have a great day and I can't wait to enjoy the experience as a parent. Best of luck, Alix, I could not be more proud!