I'll work backwards, since Drew isn't here right now to fill me in on what he and Rachel did while I was away at my temp job. Yesterday we managed to Skype with PopPop, Mammaw, and Aunties Amanda and Jenn! What a fantastic time we had; we talked about camping, and housing prices, and Rachel got to show off some of her lovely artwork. This was after a lazy morning of us all sleeping late since I didn't get to bed until 2 a.m. the night before. Or was it the day before? Anyway, Rachel has spent the last two nights sleeping in her most excellent present from Tia Daniella and Darryl and Valerie -- a PRINCESS TENT! Yeah, as in most things, Daniella is better than me at Hanukkah gift-giving for kids.
Speaking of Hanukkah, Drew has made it a point to light the candles and have Rachel say the blessing every night while I've been away. She has absolutely loved her presents so far -- a Hello Kitty toy microphone, the tent, a light-up pillow pet, and she doesn't even know what we're building up to, although she has already guessed correctly. She's such a happy, unspoiled kid, it's so nice to be able to make her smile with gifts!
This morning we thought Ivy and her brother Liam were going to be coming over for breakfast, but they never showed. So, Drew used the eggs he'd bought to make us chocolate chip pancakes. Then we arranged a spur of the moment playdate with Rachel's friend Simone from school, and Drew went grocery shopping while I make some gingerbread and popped it into the oven. My friend from college, Charon, and her husband Wes and son Cameron are coming over for dinner tonight, so I'll be cleaning and cooking until they arrive at 6:30. Tomorrow Drew and Rachel go back to work and school, and I promised to make lamb for dinner and a pot roast for later in the week, since it's my day off. And after THAT, I'll probably take a rest from cooking for a while!
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