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‘Twas the Last Night of Chanukah

Posted on December 27, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Tonight, we will gather at our dining room table one last time to light our menorah. This year, we have been using a Maccabee Air menorah. In addition to this, we bought an LED Magen David to add a little extra something to our celebration.

The first few evenings, the boys actually pulled up their little chairs to watch the candles flicker and burn down. While watching, I would play Chanukah music on a special Spotify station that I made with tunes that we enjoy for the Festival of Lights. There were also evenings that I shared some fun holiday music videos with the boys. Another new one was really fun and I thought I would share.

So please excuse me while I spend the day playing games and having fun with the boys while they are home from school this week.

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Special Chanukah Concert

Posted on December 26, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

When people tell me that JSL is shy, I have to laugh. Once he gets to know you, you may have a hard time getting a word in. He really is personality plus, loves to tell jokes, and is a huge entertainer. If JSL has his way, he would spend most days putting on a show for those that he loves.

The other day, both of the boys were home and JSL was singing some of the Chanukah songs from school. I asked him if I could take a video of his concert. He was SO excited. We decided to go into his room where there was less noise. The result was the following video. He had to add in his play guitar and loved showing me that he could clap without me. Of course, the poor little guy was really stuffed up thanks to a cold just in time for the Festival of Lights. Still, it was really cute and I wanted to share.

What has been your favorite part of the holiday season so far? I would love for you to share.

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Happy Chanukah Boys

Posted on December 24, 2011 9:58 am by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL and JSL,

So far, we have had a really nice Chanukah together. I think the only negative items have been the colds that are causing the two of you to be really miserable. The constant screams for tissues and leaking noses are getting a bit old for everyone. Hopefully, they will vanish before the end of the holidays.

Each night, we light the menorah and it is really amazing to watch the two of you.

You have grown up so much. I can not believe that you both basically know the Chanukah blessings and help to light the menorah. It’s also fun to hear you sing along to the songs that we play while eating dinner each night.

I do believe that the two of you get that Chanukah is NOT about presents, but about spending time together as a family.

Love,

Mommy

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My Own Rainbow Connection

Posted on December 23, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

A long time ago, ~~in a galaxy far far away~~ –er before I had kids I used to put nail polish on my fingers nails. I had the time and energy to do them, and, well, I was not battling the rough-tough terrain that I am now. Since the boys were born, I can probably count on my fingers the number of times I have bothered to do them. That isn’t to say that I don’t love a little color in my life, especially on my toes during the summer months. I always keep the boys guessing what color they will see via my flip-flop feet each week.

The other day, I painted my finger nails and my four year old son sat in amazement. He had never seen me do it before. What was the special occasion? There was no blog conference, wedding, or other celebration. No, this was a Muppets moment. Yes, you read that right.

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A day earlier, I found a bounty of OPI brand nail lacquer that is specifically made around The Muppets. Before I knew it, I HAD to get a bottle of Rainbow Connection and then convinced myself to also purchase Animal-istic. When JSL and I were home, I asked him if he wanted to help me paint my fingernails. Please note, he eventually asked to do his own, but I convinced him it would be too hard for him to wait and let the glittery polish dry. Phew! He was fascinated with the process at first and eventually ditched me to play since it was taking forever.

It was fun wearing the sparkly polish around, but I forgot how rough I am with my hands when knitting and working around the house. Guess I will need to work on that if I continue to add colors to my nails. Lots more to share about the Muppets polish, my adventure, and some comedy of errors that happened along the way.

So my question to you this week is inspired by my new curiosity for nail polish and getting it to last long:

Do you wear nail polish? If you do what are your favorite colors for your finger nails? I would also love to have any tips to helping a manicure last longer when there are so many obstacles in life.

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Aloha #183

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I Went to a Chanukah Party

Posted on December 22, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Wednesday came and went and seems like a blur to me. I was hardly home most of the day. Three hours in the morning were spent setting up for the big family party at JSL’s nursery school. The front of the room was festive. There was a podium with a banner, a menorah to light, and presents for the teachers. Each table had balloons, Chanukah glitter, and napkins.

Then, in the back of the room, there was a buffet line set up for everyone to get their goodies. A lot of time was spent baking the latkes for everyone to enjoy. Families were able to have the latkes, apple sauce, sour cream, clementine oranges, grapes, donuts, and juice.

At the Chanukah celebration last year, JSL and the rest of the boys refused to sing and dance. This year, JSL was shy, but more into it. I have video to share with family and friends later on. The kids did a great job. Then, it was time for a sing along. Since I went to set up the latkes on the back table, JSL sat on Mimi’s lap. He was so thrilled that she came along with Aunt S, and Nana. He really liked all of the attention once it was time to have donuts and apple sauce.

Just before everyone left, we decided to take a photo of four generations of us at the party. So Nana, Mimi, JSL, and I jumped into the shot. Thank you to Aunt S for taking the picture.