Hanukkah oh Hanukkah

Hanukkah oh Hanukkah tonight let's light the Menorah
Hanukkah oh Hanukkah we'll all dance the Horah (especially if Siamak is nearby).
I have some thought about Hanukkah...1st, Arian has been singing the above refrain over and over thus STUCK in my head...I can't get it out, it's Constant).  My other thoughts are probably going to offend a few family and friends who read this once published (please accept my advanced apologies).  I get so annoyed by the Hanukkah = Christmas stuff. ERRR!!! I am sure that's why our multicultural home works for me!  Hanukkah is supposed to be fun, light and rather subtle.  My friends and relatives who are attempting to celebrate Hanukkah as this = Christmas deal miss the subtlety which really really annoys me.

I love that James and Leigh got Christmas Tree Ornaments for the 1st night of Hanukkah - HILARIOUS!!! See, subtle and to the point.  Since Christine asked that only 1 gift be sent I decided that would be great...I hope the Maui Snorkling trip is worth it...My mom and dad seemed excited and liked the gift.  Siamak seems very uncomfortable with it.   I will make Latkes for dinner one night this week - I was ready to so but Siamak sans rice for 3 days made coutlet and rice for dinner instead. It is rare that I want to cook so I was a little insulted that I didn't get to cook last night, but the coutlet was really yummy. C'est la vie!