Page 1: Aria, guess what? Mommy is going on a special adventure! I’m going to get on an airplane and fly way up in the sky. But don’t worry, sweet girl— I will miss you so much, and I will come back very soon to give you the biggest hug ever!
Page 2: While I’m away, you’ll be in good hands. Santa Rachelle is coming to stay at our house to take care of you! She will bring you to Gan and pick you up, too. And Aba will be home studying, but he will be with you a lot! You’ll be safe, happy, and loved all the time.
Page 3: Mommy will miss you so much, but guess what? If you want, we can talk on the phone! I would love to see your sweet smile and hear your voice. But only if you want to, Aria—I just want you to feel good and be happy. No matter what, I’ll be thinking of you every minute!
Page 4: I know you will have the best time with Grandma and Aba! You’ll read fun books, play with stickers, and go to the park. You’ll have yummy dinners together, brush your teeth, and play with your doogies—just like we always do. You’ll even light the Chanukah candles, and I know it will be so much fun!
Page 5: Aria, remember this: Mommy always comes back. Even when I’m far away, I’m always thinking of you. I’ll be waiting to see you again!
Page 6: When I arrive, I’ll run to you with a BIG smile and the biggest hug ever! I can’t wait to hold you, Aria! You’ll be safe and happy while I’m away, but I’ll be even happier when I’m back with you. You are my sunshine, and I love you so much!

Momma always comes back

Aria sitting on a chair with a toy airplane in her hand, looking curious

Aria, guess what? Mommy is going on a special adventure! I'm going to get on an airplane and fly way up in the sky. But don’t worry, sweet girl—I will miss you so much, and I will come back very soon to give you the biggest hug ever!

Mommy's Special Adventure

Savta Rachelle standing in a cozy living room with a warm smile, and dropping you off at daycare

While I’m away, you’ll be in good hands. Savta Rachelle is coming to stay at our house to take care of you! She will bring you to Gan and pick you up, too. And Aba will be home studying, but he will be with you a lot! You’ll be safe, happy, and loved all the time.

In Good Hands

Aria holding a toy phone, looking excited

Mommy will miss you so much, but guess what? If you want, we can talk on the phone! I would love to see your sweet smile and hear your voice. But only if you want to, Aria—I just want you to feel good and be happy. No matter what, I’ll be thinking of you every minute!

Staying Connected

Aba sitting on the floor reading a book to Aria with a park visible through the window

I know you will have the best time with Savta and Aba! You’ll read fun books, play with stickers, and go to the park. You’ll have yummy dinners together, brush your teeth, and play with your toys—just like we always do. You’ll even light the Chanukah candles, and I know it will be so much fun!

Fun with Savta and Aba

Aria looking at a window with a thoughtful expression playing with toys, waiting for mommy

Aria, remember this: Mommy always comes back. Even when I’m far away, I’m always thinking of you. I’ll be waiting to see you again! You are my sunshine, and I love you so much!

Remembering Love

Savta Rachelle helping Aria mark days on a calendar

Each day, you can count on your fingers how many sleeps until Mommy comes back. Savta Rachelle will help you mark the days on the calendar. You’ll see how quickly the days go by! Before you know it, I’ll be home!

Counting the Days

Aria opening a small gift with a look of surprise and joy

While I'm away, I might find a little surprise for you! Maybe a new book or a small toy. I can't wait to see your face when I give it to you. Surprises make coming home even more exciting!

Surprises Await

Aria running into a woman with brown hair, arms with a big smile

When I arrive, I’ll run to you with a BIG smile and the biggest hug ever! I can’t wait to hold you, Aria! You’ll be safe and happy while I’m away, but I’ll be even happier when I’m back with you. I love you baby girl.