The Boys and the Joys of my Life: Sukkot at Sunday School

Today was Sukkot at Sunday School. It started off kind of rough - we were out of one of Alex's medications and he was pretty hyper. I thought the pharmacy opened at 9, but it turned out they open at 10. So we weren't able to get it before Sunday School.

We got to Sunday School and Alex was so excited. He was talking to everyone in sight about going apple picking yesterday. We did the morning Shira (singing songs as a whole group), and at the end each shira, we sing Hatikvah, and one or two kids go and get the Israeli flag. Since we were all ready in the social hall and facing the correct way, no one had to get the flag. Barb, one of the other religious school teachers suggested that someone could go stretch it out so we could see it better. David Raso, an older student went over to do so and invited Alex to come help. I was so touched, and Alex was so excited. He stood so nicely and was so proud of himself. I was so proud of him, too. Tears were pouring down my face, I know my grandpa was watching us as we sang. It was just so amazing to see. Alex is so cared for there, and everyone adores him. I really feel this is where he will grow and learn so much with so many older kids willing to take him under their wing and show him what to do and how to act. It is amazing to see and really warms my heart. Alex loves to be there and that means so much to me.

After the short amount of class we had, at 11 we all went back upstairs and outside to the Sukkah. Alex piped up and tried to answer every question that was asked whether he knew the answer or not, but the kids around him helped to quiet him when apropriate. When it was time to shake the lulav and etrog, he got to be the first because he was the youngest. I wish I had taken my camera out, but I hadn't thought to do so yet, and missed getting a picture of it. I'm very dissapointed that I missed it. I know being upset doesn't change things, but I know it's not something I can get back.

We sang some Sukkot songs just outside the sukkah and then it was time for Israeli dancing with Lior, the Slicha and then a picnic lunch in the sukkah. We brought a gluten free sandwich for Alex, but he was too excited by all of the fun and friends to sit and eat more than a bite or two. I took some pictures and videos which I've included below. Alex had such a great time, it was wonderful to see. Just such a great day, and such a great weekend.

Oh, and by the way, he loved the pumpkin muffins I made. I made as second batch and individually wrapped and froze them so I could have treats when there was something going on at school. Now I can just pull one out and pop it in his backpack as needed on short notice!

Here are the pictures and movies from today!