I fell asleep last night before I could post about the first night of Hanukah. We lit the lights, N knocked over a lit candle, and then cried because he wasn't allowed to open more than two presents. Ah, holidays with a two year-old. 

But we had fun and it was a nice kickoff. Here was the haul:

M&A each got some EOS lip balm that they wanted and the 2015 Guiness Book of World Records book.

N got a new carpet to ride his Matchbox cars around on (one of those ones that has roads and parking lots) and a little excavator truck that he was not particularly interested in

Daddy got a Lafayette pullover sweatshirt

And I got a nightgown.

Great night!

Then tonight we had Night #2. N now knows the drill – he gets to open two presents after we light candles. Now he just has trouble waiting for Daddy to get home before we do it!

Presents opened tonight:

M & A: small duffel bags for ballet and sleepovers

N: a Playmobil barn/tractor/shape sorter and some little stamps/stamp pad

Daddy: 2 casual button-down shirts

Me: A subscription to BookPage

Some pics:

The full Hanukah haul before we started opening:

Me and little N before candles:

In other very exciting news, Sarah got in early to University of Chicago! That was her first choice and she is thrilled!! We are very happy for her. CONGRATULATIONS!