License to Kvell
Kvell definition
Pronunciation: ’kvel
Etymology: Yiddish
Informal term to exclaim joyfully or proudly, esp. in boasting of the achievements of a family member
I am Jewish, so it is in my blood to have these moments. The thing is, once I’ve bored everyone in my family with them, what do I do? I’m not ready to move on yet.
You! You very lucky people. You get to read about it on my blog!
That function I’m running at school? My little prince of a boy wants to create a basket to be raffled off. His will be 1 of 40 (ish) sold that night. I can’t imagine his basket will get many entries, very honestly.
Read: Not only did I have to pay to create the thing, I’ll also have to pay to win it back. (How can I let my little boy keep seeing the cup by his basket have so few tickets in it?. I know he’s going to check.)
The basket? No clue what to even name it:
- A bag of chips ahoy.
- An Xbox cheat code magazine.
- A pack of baseball cards
- A bag of Lime Tortilla Chips
- A jar of his favorite Paul Newman Pineapple salsa
- A can of cheese whiz
- A box of Mallomars (I coaxed him into that one)
- A gift card to McDonalds
- Hot Chocolate mix and two mugs.
- A bag of mini marshmallows
I’m kvelling because I think it’s pretty awesome that he wants to help raise money for a great cause and that he wanted to do this, unprompted.
This brag moment cost a mere…..(cough)…..$75.00
I’m thinking that I’ll ask friends to put some tickets I buy into his collection cup. I’ll fill you in on how much it costs me to buy it back.
Today’s side note: Way to go Yankees!!!


I call that basket heaven. Move out of my way! I want those Mallomars!
dg at diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..I Never Said I Was Donna Reed
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Long live Mallomars!
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Call it A Day in the Life of a Boy. I didn’t know you were MOT! No wonder!!!
Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Pre Teen Angst
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@trinmom on twitter.
said:
Mmmmmm. Mallomars….
Mom of Three´s last blog ..Writer’s Workshop – Wedded Bliss
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Could possibly rank better than sex (sometimes)
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Mom of Three
@trinmom on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Lol. Sometimes, but shhh we wouldn’t want to hurt egos.

Chocolate never lets you down!
Mom of Three´s last blog ..Flashback Friday – Heartthrobs
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@That_One_Mom on twitter.
said:
Sounds like a little gamer’s dream basket! I’m pretty sure The Boy would be ALL OVER that basket!!!
P.S. BOOOOO YANKEES!

That One Mom´s last blog ..Love Is Poop
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Did you say…BOOO???
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That One Mom
@That_One_Mom on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:45 PM
I did. I’m a disgruntled Twins fan. I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m not…. But I’m happy you’re happy!!!
That One Mom´s last blog ..It’s Raining Men!!!
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Oy!…sorry, that’s all I know…
How about A Basket From The Heart?
It will be worth every penny (even if you don’t recoup)
I am jealous of the creativity that went into that basket! I probably would have been stumped after the chips ahoy (-:
mrsblogalot´s last blog ..Blog Wild A Go-Go
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Cute name! In typical boy formation he wants to name it “Killer Basket”. Sweet child.
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Once at a cub scout function, we had a cake bake auction. My son wanted his own cake back because he didn’t want to eat anybody else’s (and neither did I). So we spent a fortune buying that dumb thing back!
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:33 PM
HAHA! A bakery cake probably would have ended up being cheaper in that case.
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Yikes! One expensive basket. The name is a toughy. What about “Little Boy’s Weekend?” I can’t remember how much I spent on a Beach Bash basket at a PTO silent auction-but a good cause is worth it, right?
susan´s last blog ..Tunes for Tuesday
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:39 PM
My shoe collection is a great cause too. Guess that will wait, right?
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@orangepeelings on twitter.
said:
Actually, I bet you’ll be surprised by the bids! I think that sounds like an awesome basket! There will be a fierce bidding war, I can feel it.
Dawn´s last blog ..Sex in the limo…and no, it’s not the name of a new drink.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Say that a few times on the 12th for me.
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What a great mom you are. He will be thrilled and what a great lesson for him. Only thing is, if he likes it to much he’ll want to do it again so be prepared!
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:48 PM
I have one more year left in this school. Thankfully it can’t go on forever
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What a good kid you have! My boys would never do something like that. “Weekend Fun”?
kys´s last blog ..Wordful Wednesdays: Good Help Is Hard To Find
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I think it sounds like an awesome basket, and you will get more bids/tickets than you’re expecting!!! As for what to call it … Something about feeding yourself/filling up your stomach? Fuel for the weekend? I don’t know, I’m too tired to be creative!

Andrea´s last blog ..10 Reasons I Can’t Sleep at Night
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:52 PM
I hope you’re right!!
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Awww, he obviously has such a big heart! No doubt you’re proud of him. I honestly could not see my kids doing such a generous thing!!
I hope it wins big bucks!
Helene´s last blog ..Interview with the experts – Part 2
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What a sweet boy you have! I’d buy that basket in a heartbeat! Where do I sign up?
Jane´s last blog ..Get Your Wrinkled Boobs Right Here At Theycallmejane’s Blog! Hurry! Get ‘Em While They Last!
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:27 PM
See me, I’ll hook you up!
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You never know, someone might be looking for just that basket.
Unknown Mami´s last blog ..Fragmented Fridays
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Besides my son?
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I was think X-Box Slumber Party, maybe you can add a gift card to Game Fly or X-box live? The snacks sound awesome!
Amy´s last blog ..We Can Do It! (Right?)
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Good thinking!
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