Gemini Girl

I’ve sort of been in a blogging slump lately.

Not too sure what to write about I suppose.

Always trying to tap into some well of inspiration, which apparently is running a bit dry these days.

The one thing I can always write about that makes ME happy is my girls.

They are changing from day-to-day.

It’s amazing to witness it.

Yesterday, while immersed in year- end budgets and paperwork  at work, I took a moment to be reminded that I HAVE DAUGHTERS.

I know that should be an obvious thought, but it’s not.

I work so many hours and am away from them most of the day, that for a few seconds…. it slips my mind.

Then in an instant, I am reeled back in with the knowledge that I am a mother.

 A mother to two girls.

Two babies who are mine.

Two little girls who have a bit of me in them.

Until this day it’s strange to see a child who looks like me, or acts as I did when I was young.

My pregnancy period was so short, followed by a whirlwind of change that now that the dust has finally begun to settle, I am really taking it in.

At two years old, their personalities are really starting to shine through.

 

Their vocabulary is expanding with each new day… it’s so strange to witness.

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Over the weekend, I listened to my maternal instinct that told me that Neve needed some alone time with Mommy & Daddy. We dropped Soleil off by my parents house on Saturday night for a slumber party at their house, and got to spend some alone time with Neve.

We took her to Toys R Us and purchased a puzzle and  blocks. She loved it.

She seems very relaxed when she is by herself- as if she doesn’t have to compete for attention.

It does bother me that she feels this immense pressure when her sister is by her side, but I am hoping it will appease when she gets a bit older.

 

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The past two weeks have been filled with birthdays and holidays.

My father turned 67 the first week of December…

and my mother turned 55 the second week of December.

Although I am not a big fan of my parents, I make sure to have the girls celebrate their birthdays.

I actually forgot about my mother’s birthday until the day of, so I decided to invite my parents over for an early dinner and cake.

I cooked and cleaned.

 

We lit the menorah:

 

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Hanukkah happens to be my favorite Jewish Holiday. It’s a time of celebration and traditions… and LOTS OF FOOD.

Usually adults don’t buy gifts for one another on Hanukkah, as it is more a holiday for children.

I didn’t buy my girls gifts this year because they are too young to really understand or appreciate.  We buy them toys every so often- so believe me- they are not lacking. Next year- when they might be old enough to understand- we will do the 8 nights of gifts. Of course, for my non-jewish friends out there- that doesn’t mean you have to buy 8 huge gifts.

My mom used to buy us one big gift, and 7 smaller ones like sticker books, markers, ect. I always remember it being an exciting holiday as a child.

They had a Hanukkah party at their school.. I couldn’t attend because you know -WORK… but my husband and mother took them.

They had a blast:

So my weeks have been pretty full lately, just not much juice left in me these past few weeks.  I am counting down the weeks to my Ireland Vacation (9 weeks!)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!!