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Today after school we put up our Christmas decorations (all but the tree). The challenge is always how to rein in my galloping children, and keep them from tearing through the boxes in a frenzy of excitement. We had a lot of fun, listening to Boney M (above) and sipping eggnog. I kept reminding myself that these "young" years will only last a little while, and then I'll be free to set things up the way I want them. (eg/ the Nativity figures placed with dignity and decorum, not jam packed together like sardines. The way they are in my house, the wise men and shepherds are a rude, unruly bunch, jostling together, threatening the safety of Mary as they elbow each other out of the way so they can look at Jesus.) It's the same with baking; in just a few years, I'll be able to whip up a batch of cookies in five minutes flat, without flour coating the counters and sugar gritting underfoot, and I can... oh, the bliss of this glorious thought... I can make them all a uniform size, so I don't end up with a mountain of gluey dough next to a tiny charred scrap. I need to learn to relax, savour the moment, enjoy my kids while they're young and excited.
Right, anyhow, here's our fireplace now:
I fear for that poor nutcracker, perched perilously atop the fireplace. Must remember to move him when we turn on the fire. There is also something... wrong... about that wreath, starting with the colour. Will adjust it when I figure out what to do with it (though I can't do anything about the colour.)
Here's what I have made today: Shortbread cookies (popularly known by the name "Camels," from the cookie press shape I generally use) Gingerbread men (not iced or decorated yet; will freeze them and decorate in December) Scotch shortbread Peanut Butter Chocolate balls
Am dying to make rum balls, but haven't got any of the good stuff in the house. Will remedy the situation speedily! |
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