Welcome to Syra’s Scribbles.
I have been blogging about my family for twenty years. Taking care of my mom and six children have given me much to write about over the years. Ten years after the blogs are written, I republish them in a collection with a little 2020 hindsight. Welcome to my life.
Latest from Syra
Christmas Letter 2025
Our annual tradition of group Christmas letter writing. The kids have all been instructed to say something about themselves and something about each of their siblings. My letter comes first though. Dear friends and family, Merry Christmas! Syra’s Scribbles VI is out on Amazon!l Check out syrasscribbles.com Ι play cello and teach Calculus. Ι do…
Loved and Interesting
When I started at Felida Elementary after my parents divorced and Mom moved my younger sister and me out to the family property, I could have tried to fit in with the popular girls. The most popular girl took me in hand and pointed out all the cool kids, but I never strove to be…
It’s a…
Misha saw his first cat at a bookstore a month or so ago. He was so excited, he learned to say, “Kitty!” Esther video called me so that he could show off his cuteness and his new word. So I went on Amazon and bought him a stuffed cat to commemorate the day, and Amazon…
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