After returning from Little Rock, we did a quick turn around, repacked our bags and headed up to Westchester for the week. We met the rest of the Lewis Family there, where we all stayed in a lovely house right on the Sound. We enjoyed a family wedding, which happened to be Hersh's first wedding that he stayed awake for (all the way til midnight!) He enjoyed a cocktail (Shirley Temple), showed off his dancing moves, and ate lots and lots of cake--a true success. We enjoyed a very festive NYE, watched lots of football with Sabba, and also ventured into the City. Hersh and Jacob took the train and subway, saw Times Square, ate a Hot and Crusty, and visited the Met. At the Met Hersh enjoyed the armor, the Egyptian tomb, and requested to see paintings that he has learned about in his art history class (landscapes, seascapes, still life). On the way out of the city we had some pizza, and Hersh learned that pizza in NYC is the best pizza in the world!
Hersh also shared, "Ima, you know what, travelling is like art." To which I replied, "Tell me more." I was anticipating a very deep thought, Hersh then stated, "Well, travelling and art are both fun." A truer statement has never been said:)
AlteLu also enjoyed her vacation. She loved playing with her cousin Isaac (and Isaac loved cuddling with Hersh). AlteLu was psyched to have Sabba and MeMe (Aunt Mimi) around. She enjoyed all of the lights, and ate a lot of delicious bread. She has also started to say, "No" even when we know she means yes. She received a Gato from Aunt Mimi and a toy stroller from Aunt Addie, both of which she loves!
These two weeks together have been wonderful. I can't wait until our next period of uninterrupted time with my two little loves. Last night at bedtime Hersh told me that his favorite part of winter break was "being with you, Abba, and AlteLu," and travelling. I think that AlteLu would agree with her big brother.
