Second night of Hannuckah

Tonight is the second night and we had friends round again!

This time it was just the Goodwyns but there are so many of them, with Holly's carer, Sabrina too, that the house feels full.

Ed made latkes and bought doughnuts and we just talked and ate and lit candles and said the prayers and everyone tumbled in and out and was happy.

Pippa bought her flute and played me Christmas carols. She has been promising to play to me for ages but is shy. Somehow, Lynne managed to get the flute into the car and I went and asked her to come and play to me. She didn't need any encouragement and played beautifully. Some of the carols have a second part so I played them on the violin. Lynne filmed us. I hope that Pips watches it and sees how good she is. It was so much fun playing with her and seeing her enjoy playing. She jsut needs encouraging and a little confidence.

Holly wanted me to play burp tennis but I didn't have it in me today. I managed a really good "bollocks" which went down very well!

I am so enjoying sharing Hannuckah this year. We will definitely do the same next year. It feels like a real celebration this year.

Tomorrow is my nephew, Joseph's, eighth birthday. We have my two brothers, plus wives and children coming tomorrow at three to celebrate. It's a good thing we have tomorrow morning to get ready!