Happy Holidays

So I have not written anything during this holiday. I need to give a few quick update stories during this festive time.

On the second night, Mason was allowed to open just one present. He opened it, looked at the DVD his uncle gave him and looked up at us and said, " The second night of Hanukkah is boring".....We tried to explain what it meant to be grateful and he gave a smart-ass response. His mother decided to ask how he would feel if we did not give him any more presents and the howl of "That would be the WORST Hanukkah EVER" came ringing through the house.


Mason decided to tell us the story of Hanukkah. He did a great job and told us about the Temple and how the oil was supposed to last for one night and on and on..... When that was over, he asked if we new the story of Christmas. He then decided to tell us the story of "How the Grinch stole Christmas" and that is the true story of Christmas.

The English are Coming

Here is a quote from Mason.

Corn Muffins are made from corn.
English Muffins are made from English.

I have no comment.......

Tis the Season

Let me start by telling you that according to Mason, there are two types of people in this world, Jewish people and Christmas people. Now since we fall in to the first group, Mason understands that we do not get presents from Santa. This never created a crying fit, he never threw himself on the floor wanted toys from Santa. Everything was fine because he knew who brought presents to the Jewish boys and girls.......

A giant Jewish robot named Hanukatron. That's right Santa, you have your one night of delivering presents, just try to keep up with Hanukatron who travels for 8 nights.

This concept started last year and we laughed about it during the holiday season. What makes this really funny is that Mason brought it up again this year. He has now told his friends in preschool about Hanukatron. He has told his teachers about the robot ( I can not wait until Parent/Teacher night).

Hanukatron has evolved, he is now equal parts holiday robot and super hero who carries a sword and shield to fight bad guys when he is not bringing presents to all the Jewish boys and girls.

I really hope this continues and Ben buys in to this as well. It will become my families version of Festivus.......amen