We just finished a whirlwind of a week--it involved all things Thanksgiving, family, and Nutcracker. The week was truly abundant--filled with food, family, friends, parties, and 10 (!) drives to the KC. Jacob was an amazing "ballet Abba" and AlteLu in her element as a lamb. I am so happy for her---she is poised, mature, playful, confident and happy. The Kleins hosted a beautiful Thanksgiving and then on Friday, 23 of us went to see the Nutcracker. I sat in between Hersh and Sender for the performance. Sender's questions and stream of consciousness were amazing--was the Pirate Man good or bad, is the snow real, where are my toy cars, why dont I see the lambs yet??? During intermission Hersh bought candy and steadily fed it to his little brother all through Act II:) We hosted a grand Nutcracker Shabbat dinner and enjoyed having the Wolf Family with us--Sender and Reuben giggling all the way. We also went tot he top of the Washington Monument, enjoyed a visit with Savta, had time with Frida, and did so many dishes! And of course, I missed my mom, but also felt her everywhere--she would've loved that Lu was in the Nutcracker. We watched the parade, ate cinnamon rolls, and had too much dessert--I miss you, Mom!
