On this fourth day of school winter break, the ladies enjoyed a visit to the city to see the Big Apple Circus. It is in a big tent behind Lincoln Center and the kids were very excited. It isn't large and it is a sweet little show. It had acrobats, magic, juggling and some cool dogs and horse tricks.
Clara loved the acrobats and Emma liked the "Grandma" clown. It was so much fun to watch their faces as they watched the circus.
It happened to be a very cold day, so instead of staying longer, the ladies headed back to Ardsley and stopped at the bakery where each little lady picked out a cupcake. While eating it at home and finishing it completely, Clara looked at Mommy and said "I just love chocolate." Her chocolately face confirmed it!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Gymnastics Camp
Today was the 2nd day of vacation from school (Mommy should make a countdown to returning).
The ladies attended gymnastics camp at the JCC on the Hudson. They were allowed into the camp for 5 year olds + , but held their own!
They went with two of their friends and then about 4 girls who were 6 or 7. They both came home with a new song. Clara's favorite part was the routine with the triple cartwheel and Emma liked the vault.
And, boy oh boy, did it tire them out!!
The ladies attended gymnastics camp at the JCC on the Hudson. They were allowed into the camp for 5 year olds + , but held their own!
They went with two of their friends and then about 4 girls who were 6 or 7. They both came home with a new song. Clara's favorite part was the routine with the triple cartwheel and Emma liked the vault.
And, boy oh boy, did it tire them out!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Grandpa Sam's 70th and Gornstein Family Hanukkah Party
Today, the whole gang headed to Staten Island to first celebrate Grandpa Sam's 70 th birthday with friends and family. The ladies were wonderful and happily gave hugs and entertained everyone.
After, it was time for the Gornstein/Goldstein/Feldman Hanukkah party. The kids all wanted to open their gifts right when they walked in Grandma and Grandpa's house, but needed to learn about patience. Once the go ahead was given, it was lots of squeals and screams of excitement.
It was a really fun day celebrating wonderful things..
After, it was time for the Gornstein/Goldstein/Feldman Hanukkah party. The kids all wanted to open their gifts right when they walked in Grandma and Grandpa's house, but needed to learn about patience. Once the go ahead was given, it was lots of squeals and screams of excitement.
It was a really fun day celebrating wonderful things..
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy Hanukkah!
Having the kids pick out their clothes the night before sure made the morning easier. Sure, Clara wore a long sleeve shirt with a blue tank top- yes - a tank top- over it, but she was happy!
They both knew is was Tuesday and a Club Lunch day and couldn't wait to help pack their lunch. And, they knew it was the first night of Hanukkah.
The gang headed to the library for the monthly crafts and made snow people. Clara and Emma joined their friend Maiya, and made quite beautiful and detailied snow people! All three were so excited to check if it was dark, because that meant that it was Hanukkah, of course!
The ladies helped Grandma and Grandpa Frome light their menorah virtually and then sang some songs. This year's favorites include the Macabee March and Dreidel.
Tonight, Emma was on the potty and had an interesting discussion with Mommy.
Emma: "Mommy, I have a great idea. You can record a Yo Gabba Gabba Hanukkah show, if there is one."
Mommy: "That is a great idea, but there isn't one."
Emma: "Maybe you can write a letter and tell them to make one for the Jewish people?"
Well, Emma, you are right. It would be nice if there were some other options on tv!
They both knew is was Tuesday and a Club Lunch day and couldn't wait to help pack their lunch. And, they knew it was the first night of Hanukkah.
The gang headed to the library for the monthly crafts and made snow people. Clara and Emma joined their friend Maiya, and made quite beautiful and detailied snow people! All three were so excited to check if it was dark, because that meant that it was Hanukkah, of course!
The ladies helped Grandma and Grandpa Frome light their menorah virtually and then sang some songs. This year's favorites include the Macabee March and Dreidel.
Tonight, Emma was on the potty and had an interesting discussion with Mommy.
Emma: "Mommy, I have a great idea. You can record a Yo Gabba Gabba Hanukkah show, if there is one."
Mommy: "That is a great idea, but there isn't one."
Emma: "Maybe you can write a letter and tell them to make one for the Jewish people?"
Well, Emma, you are right. It would be nice if there were some other options on tv!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sick....
Emma got some sort of stomach bug late last night and spent the entire nite throwing up. But here's the thing. It could have been worse. She knew she needed to make it to the toilet each and every time and/or the trash can Mommy gave her when she was downstairs at the wee house of the morning.
Pretty impressive.
Clara mostly cared about going to school and club lunch, which was nice to see. But her outfit today was fab- she picked her I Love Art shirt, pink tutu skirt, rainbow tights and her light up shoes and her new style - pigtails with braids. And , her kai lan sunglasses. Adorable.
Pretty impressive.
Clara mostly cared about going to school and club lunch, which was nice to see. But her outfit today was fab- she picked her I Love Art shirt, pink tutu skirt, rainbow tights and her light up shoes and her new style - pigtails with braids. And , her kai lan sunglasses. Adorable.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The December Dilemma
Even in this Jewish household, there is a December Dilemma.
See, Mommy grew up only knowing Chinese food and the movies on Christmas and seemingly being pretty much meant being somewhat sheltered from the Christmas madness.
That concept seems pretty impossible raising two kids in 2011. It is just not possible to escape between all of the tv shows for kids with special Christmas editions, ballet classes that dance the Nutcracker, the beautiful lights around town (and the rainbow Christmas tree in the village) or the Santa just walking around the local Whole Foods.
Clara and Emma know that Christmas is coming. They will tell you that "we don't celebrate Christmas, we celebrate Hannukah, but we get to help our cousins celebrate Christmas." If you are a kid, that isn't too bad and a pretty good response for being 4.
But, they also know that Hannukah is coming and are very excited. They can sing you the blessings, tell you that it is eight days long, the Hannukah story about Judah the Macabee and the oil and that they eat potato latkes with applesauce (thank you Jewish preschool). They know they get gifts and have been scouring every single Toys R Us or Target catalog writing their initials next to almost every toy - it is going to be tough come January to tell the kids that it can't go on their Hannukah list!!
So, when they ask to see the lights and Christmas balloons at night- no problem. Mommy and Daddy want to see them too. Trees with lights? Yep, we took the kids to Rockefeller Center in NYC to see the tree and the holiday windows for the past few years now.
And, when it came to meeting Santa Claus- well- it was certainly strange - but they both blurted out to him that "we don't celebrate Christmas. We celebrate Hannukah." And Santa responded, "that's okay, you have a happy holiday." And the Gornstein girls- Emma smiled and gave him another hug and Clara said "I want a batman car." To them, Santa is a guy dressed in a red suit- just like Frosty the Snowman in his costume.
The Gornstein gang is gearing up to celebrate Hannukah here- sending out holiday cards, hanging the Happy Hannukah sign that once hung in Grandma Kathy's house and making cookies and latkes.
Here is to another fun season.
See, Mommy grew up only knowing Chinese food and the movies on Christmas and seemingly being pretty much meant being somewhat sheltered from the Christmas madness.
That concept seems pretty impossible raising two kids in 2011. It is just not possible to escape between all of the tv shows for kids with special Christmas editions, ballet classes that dance the Nutcracker, the beautiful lights around town (and the rainbow Christmas tree in the village) or the Santa just walking around the local Whole Foods.
Clara and Emma know that Christmas is coming. They will tell you that "we don't celebrate Christmas, we celebrate Hannukah, but we get to help our cousins celebrate Christmas." If you are a kid, that isn't too bad and a pretty good response for being 4.
But, they also know that Hannukah is coming and are very excited. They can sing you the blessings, tell you that it is eight days long, the Hannukah story about Judah the Macabee and the oil and that they eat potato latkes with applesauce (thank you Jewish preschool). They know they get gifts and have been scouring every single Toys R Us or Target catalog writing their initials next to almost every toy - it is going to be tough come January to tell the kids that it can't go on their Hannukah list!!
So, when they ask to see the lights and Christmas balloons at night- no problem. Mommy and Daddy want to see them too. Trees with lights? Yep, we took the kids to Rockefeller Center in NYC to see the tree and the holiday windows for the past few years now.
And, when it came to meeting Santa Claus- well- it was certainly strange - but they both blurted out to him that "we don't celebrate Christmas. We celebrate Hannukah." And Santa responded, "that's okay, you have a happy holiday." And the Gornstein girls- Emma smiled and gave him another hug and Clara said "I want a batman car." To them, Santa is a guy dressed in a red suit- just like Frosty the Snowman in his costume.
The Gornstein gang is gearing up to celebrate Hannukah here- sending out holiday cards, hanging the Happy Hannukah sign that once hung in Grandma Kathy's house and making cookies and latkes.
Here is to another fun season.
Best Little Ladies Around
Clara and Emma made Mommy and Daddy very proud today.
The gals hit the big city with Mommy to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center (which has sort of become something the gang does every year), visited the windows at Saks and somehow ended up at the American Girl store. Mommy had never been and had no idea what to expect. Mommy and the kids couldn't believe the hair salon- yes- a real hair salon- for the dolls. Clara and Emma don't have these dolls yet and will get them when they turn 5- it is something special to be reserved for Grandma Silvia, Grandma Kathy and Clara and Emma.
After a much anticipated cab ride, the Gornstein gals arrived at NY Presbyterian Hospital to vist Grandma Silvia. She is doing well after back surgery on Friday. Emma walked in, looked up and asked "where is my Dora balloon?" You see, she remembered the lobby and her balloon flying up to the ceiling when she left the hospital in September 2010.
Clara and Emma went up the elevator and stopped by to see Grandma Silvia and gave her kisses and held her hand- they smiled and did such a great job of visiting someone who was sick. They enjoyed lunch out with Grandpa and Tia Raquel (visiting from Argentina) and spent most of the day in the family waiting room visiting with family and coloring.
They seemed to bring lots of sunshine to Grandma! Get well soon!
The gals hit the big city with Mommy to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center (which has sort of become something the gang does every year), visited the windows at Saks and somehow ended up at the American Girl store. Mommy had never been and had no idea what to expect. Mommy and the kids couldn't believe the hair salon- yes- a real hair salon- for the dolls. Clara and Emma don't have these dolls yet and will get them when they turn 5- it is something special to be reserved for Grandma Silvia, Grandma Kathy and Clara and Emma.
After a much anticipated cab ride, the Gornstein gals arrived at NY Presbyterian Hospital to vist Grandma Silvia. She is doing well after back surgery on Friday. Emma walked in, looked up and asked "where is my Dora balloon?" You see, she remembered the lobby and her balloon flying up to the ceiling when she left the hospital in September 2010.
Clara and Emma went up the elevator and stopped by to see Grandma Silvia and gave her kisses and held her hand- they smiled and did such a great job of visiting someone who was sick. They enjoyed lunch out with Grandpa and Tia Raquel (visiting from Argentina) and spent most of the day in the family waiting room visiting with family and coloring.
They seemed to bring lots of sunshine to Grandma! Get well soon!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Can We Go To Crayonola?
With the cutest, most innocent voice, Clara requested to return to "Crayonola, you know where they have the markers and crayons. I want to go there. Can we go?"
By the time Daddy got home, she got the name right and called it Crayola.
Emma did some great artwork tonite- a picture of a little girl with pigtails. She really enjoys making pictures of people and writing letters. She writes her name, and now includes a G "so people know which Emma" she is and then will write several letters under it and tell you what it says.
Picture coming soon.
By the time Daddy got home, she got the name right and called it Crayola.
Emma did some great artwork tonite- a picture of a little girl with pigtails. She really enjoys making pictures of people and writing letters. She writes her name, and now includes a G "so people know which Emma" she is and then will write several letters under it and tell you what it says.
Picture coming soon.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Fun @ Ridge Hill
Mommy had some things to return and the whole gang came along for what turned out to be a super fun morning. Ridge Hill is a new shopping complex and today, they had free events, including stuff your own animal and meet Frosty the Snowman. To top it off, the gang enjoyed lunch at Yard House.
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