Here in Russia we've been having a few holidays. February 23rd was Men's Day. It is actually Defender Day, but is commonly referred to as Men's Day and compares to Father's Day in the United States. Elena made a card at school:
I managed to make a yummy breakfast of eggs with cheese and toast...and Matt managed to work all day long. It was a great "day off" for him, eh?
March 8th is Women's Day. Back in the 1940s this was all about women wanting equal rights. These days it is more of a combination of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day...and really not even the romance part of it factors in. It is simply about honoring women. For example, Matt gives gifts to all of the women who work for him.
Since he left for Houston this morning, he will miss Women's Day. When he explained this to his admin and told her I would come with the girls to give gifts for him, she first said "Oh, no, don't worry. It is okay; you will not be here; you can do it later." He then asked her if it is really okay to do that and she smiled and told him nope.
Therefore, I, the woman, have made gifts for the women. Elena calls them "Daddy's Ladies". Yes, I realize how this sounds. Her Papa Jim has some wonderful ladies who work in his office and Elena calls them Papa Jim's Ladies, so it is only natural that she would refer to the women who work with her Daddy as Daddy's Ladies.
I have made Zucchini Bread, Snickerdoodles, and Chocolate-Chocolate chip cookies:
Then I have managed to come up with some creative packaging:
Tomorrow we shall deliver them and Elena will tell each of them "Congratulations" in Russian, which is what you say to someone on a holiday here. Let's hope they like them.
And now, for your viewing enjoyment, Big Sister and Little Sister:
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