Clara and Emma enjoyed breakfast and their walk to the market with Daddy. Mommy came back from the gym and enjoyed seeing Emma look at a picture of her Uncle Ilan and say "uncle." Mommy just taught her that word yesterday and couldn't believe she retained it!
After a nap, Mommy fought with Clara to change her diaper. She has been putting up quite a fight these days! Mommy got Clara and Emma dressed and brought them downstairs to see their friends, Jen, Steve and baby Madeline. Friends David, Michelle and baby Jack arrived soon after. Clara and Emma made sure to introduce the babies and let them know that they thought they were a perfect match, especially since they were born in the same week. Maddie and Jack both liked watching football, but mostly wanted to eat and sleep. Mommy and Daddy explained to Clara and Emma that they also once preferred to do this, but they didn't seem to remember. Clara and Emma were also quite fascinated with the swing and bouncy seat, which they hadn't seen for many, many, many months. They both wanted to get in them and enjoyed their time lounging in them. When the babies went in the swing, Clara and Emma helped by pushing the swing back and forth. It was very sweet. After a lunch of brisket (thanks Grandma Gornstein), Mommy's latkes, salad and yummy desserts, Mommy read some Hanukkah books and lit the candles. Then, all the kids got to open their gifts. Clara and Emma loved the Crayola bath toy and the cute shirts- thanks Jack and Maddie!
After their nap, Mommy took Clara and Emma back to the store for some more food shopping- and- to have an activity. When the came home, they enjoyed watching football with Daddy (even though it didn't end well for the JETS) and playing with the maracas. Boy, can these girls shake their noisemakers!
