sukkot brings back so many childhood memories. one particular one is the year that we built a sukkah ( temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long Jewish festival of Sukkot. it is topped with branches and often well decorated with autumnal, harvest or Judaic themes.) in between our house and our neighbors house. it was awesome. except for the fact that I let one of our friends cut my hair. crazy and jagged. it was awful. needless to say we have great memories....and I truly hope next year we will be able to build our very own sukkah in our backyard
at school they teach about each holiday and have at least a week lesson on all things related to the holiday. the parents were invited to a Sukkot service led by one of the rabbis, song leaders and Morah Becca. morah Becca is holding the lulav and the etrog in this picture. (it was raining so we had to improvise with our sukkah service)
asher was pretty excited that his momma came to be with him for the service.
it was a special treat!
he thought he was such a big boy sitting in his very own seat in temple.
he learned how to balance his own weight without getting squished in the pew seat.
he also got to snuggle with Ella's mommy, Naomi!
ella and her mommy loving the mid day Sukkot surprise visit!
unfortunately the day didnt end so great. asher was running down the isle in the temple, tripped and went fast first into the corner of the pew. his head flew back and I am shocked that he didnt have a consussion. his forehead and cheek immediately ballooned up. it looks like he had a fat blue catepillar under his skin. it was quite scary, but we applied ice immediately and he let me ice it for about 10 minutes. ironically I had given him tylenol about 5 minutes before it happened because his teeth were hurting him pretty badly. i had to leave him crying on his mat before nap time, but thankfully his teacher laid with him and rubbed his back till he fell asleep. the swelling went down really quickly and within 4-5 days all bruising was gone! Phew!
we are so blessed to have such a wonderful Jewish Preschool here in Charlotte.
the lessons that Asher is learning are lessons he will cherish for life.
he truly love school, shabbat, temple and all things preschool!
So sorry about his bump, but sounds like he is in a great place with really caring teachers!
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