We have a lot to celebrate today.

M&A finished school for the semester!

A is done with all work; M needs to finish a paper.

A got her driver's license!

M&A got confirmed!

We celebrated the last night of Hanukah!

It's Olivia's 15th birthday!

We learned tonight that in-person services at the Maryland DMV closed down for two weeks STARTING AS OF TODAY. THAT MAKES THE SECOND TIME IN A ROW THAT ALEXA GOT THE LAST APPOINTMENT BEFORE SHUTDOWN. It happened in March when she got her learner's permit. We are SO lucky. The timing is amazing.

Great presents tonight. Daddy got his triptych of paintings of the kids (I'll share pics tomorrow) and I got a JUKEBOX which I have wanted forever.

In a season of so much pain everywhere we are very lucky tonight and we appreciate it very much.

Tonight we lit all 5 menorahs: