Habari gani?

I love the holiday of Kwanzaa, but we've yet to really figure out how to celebrate it. The problem is that it starts the day after Christmas and by then we are completely wiped out. Flannery's mom gave us the kinara she used in her classroom and I set everything up on Sunday night (the second day of Kwanzaa). And, this year the kids are really into it. Collin couldn't wait to "light the candles and say prayers". We caught ourselves up tonight, talking about the first 3 principals, and talking about things we were thankful for. The kids were so cute and insightful. We went around (3 times . . . ) and they talked about their families and friends and teachers and Soupie and Babci (great-grandmothers who have passed on). It was really touching.

And, they each got to strike a match and light a candle. It took Collin a long time to strike it hard enough - Flan finally helped him. Cayla, seeing her brother's timidness, got it lit on the first try and then nearly dropped it:) All in all, it was a lovely evening. I know I say this every year, but 7-year-olds are the best!