Almost ready...

Tomorrow night Hanukah begins, and we are ready!  The kids have made their Hanukiot, and AlteLu has been very busy practicing putting candles in hers.  Hersh knows lots of songs, and has been interested in the idea that everyone has their own religion and traditions.  We talked about how individual families each do something special for their holiday, but that one of the nicest parts about tradition and friendship, is sharing both of those things with other people who you love.  We also had a whole conversation about gifts.  Hersh knows that this is a time of year for gift giving and receiving.  He really wants Firetruck Legos.  He has been asking for these for months, and deserves them--he is a wonderful brother, son, friend, and citizen.  We had a great chat about gifts, being grateful, and why we think he deserves this gift.  Love these two!

Last week I kept Hersh home from school one day, and took the kids to the College Park Aviation Museum, which Hersh has been asking to revisit, and AlteLu has never been too!  We had a great time stamping, dressing up, and checking out the planes!