Wow...finally feeling like a person, i decided to come back and catch up...

Life is a blur..so here it goes, groceries, overnight sleepovers, visits with dad, ids in and out, laundry, nap time!, coupons organized, course on coupons, meals planned, meals made, more laundry, two grounded teens fro one night.....and now....


a cup of tea just for me!   Site updated for blog, surveys answered and passwords changed....sigh....tomorrow I will have more!

Pink, Puzzled and Precocious!

Awaken to a grey sky, the sound of rain as it splashes and cars zoom past, racing to destinations unknown...everyone scrambling to meet the deadline as today is Friday.  Praise be Friday!

Not just any Friday, may I add, but the Friday after a short work week!  A Friday where time comes to a standstill, almost as a punishment for allowing us the glory of staying home last weekend to indulge in the festivities of family and good fortune, reminiscent of times past, and Thankful for the blessings we are provided, but so often forget in our path to tomorrow. Sitting back, languishing the promises of tomorrow, I sip my morning coffee, blessed upon me by a daughter who knows that this will bring out the smile for a rather dreary day.  I listen as the weather man promises us 'more rain over the next few days', while the children scramble to grab back packs, I ask "What time will you be home?", more rushing as kisses are offered for everyone present  as they speed of to the demands of their 9 to 3:30 'work' day, sharing laughter or gossip.

Such is my life.  

The blessings of greater promises rushes around the corner, laughing being chased by another...as they ask the age old question "can we colour" in the tones that toddlers do, eyes wide with anticipation of the rainbow of reds, blues, greens before them...the promise of creativity and what it presents amazes me as they grasp at the idea of trying to stay in the line...this is not a skill, rather Mt. Everest conquered in the eyes of a wise eyond her years, three year old.  Boldly she holds up her books, and proclaims for the neighborhood to hear (why do they always insist they don't?)  "Mamo, I did it!". Her cheeks pink from trying, her mind working at the puzzling task before her she beams that mega watt smile...and once again, my heart melts and all is right in the world.  Never to be outdone, as is the habit of the younger blessing, who has come into our home, some days just to test our patience, and force us to practice the belief "that this too shall pass", she pops her little blonde curls into the my line of view and says "look Mamo, I did it pink too"...I smile and commend her on her task well done, and she too beams as they squabble over the green crayon that lies before them.  I point out easily, "Ladies, there are two green crayons, can we share?"...they slyly look and state in a humbled tone "Ok...*sigh*...Mamo".  All is well as they embrace the task before them, moving on to another character, and this one shall be.....BLUE!   Giggles abound.

Forgotten is the tickle in the throat, or the fact that breathing is near impossible with this cold, forgiven is the drink spilled, or the laundry left on the floor...this is a time to revel in the laughter, the seriousness of their creativity, knowing from experience that one day the laughter, that allows me to picture me of  faeries rushing in a wind storm shall e gone, and I will wait for the sound of the crashing door, as it boldly announces "Mom I'm home!".  This is the time that will teach them, sharing is awesome, and there will always be someone willing to listen to the slightest question, just don't be afraid to ask.  Hands to be held, chins to be wiped, tears to be cleansed away....this is a period for which the past offers promises of presents tomorrow, and the dreams of today become the accomplishments remembered for a lifetime.  This is nothing I ever wished for, but everything I am grateful to have experienced.

This is My Life, Love and Happiness all wrapped up in a precocious mind of a toddler, who like her Aunts and Mother before her let me take time to stop and listen to the laughter, grasp the beauty in the rain, and know that this is just another Friday in a long line that will be remembered because it too offers a blessing beyond anything I ever dreamed.

This is the Pink to my rainbow, the Puzzle to my History, the Precociousness that will lead me smiling into tomorrow and beyond.  These are my children, my Grandchildren and my Blessing that I open my heart to everyday.

Success!

As per my last post, I ventured into the world of cupcakes and home baking...and had success!

Last week was an event at the children's school so I volunteered and made 500 cupcakes for the school, teachers included.  A variety of flavours, textures and icings later...we have had success.  I have had several parents approach me this weekend to make orders for their childrens' birthdays, and the Parent Council has asked that I provide them baked goods a month as a fundraiser....we're going to get new basketball hops this year.

The kids are excited, the kitchen is alive with smell of cinnamon and vanilla ( such a blessing during the fall), and the health board has been called in to approve my kitchen.  They arrive this week!  Thank goodness I am a clean freak, experience owning my own restaurant has taught  me what they are looking for!

So off into a world of batter, billboards, babies and giggles we go...its never boring!

Time to Bake

So, I've decided I'm going to do it...I going to open a business that involves me baking.
Something small to start with so that i can remain home with Kaeydence and the girls, yet continue to be creative in a positive manner.

So into the world of cupcakes and cake pops I go.  I've been experimenting each week with different flavors, and the neighbors and friends along side the kids have become my taste testers.  Everyone has been positive so far.   Banana caramel with a honey cinnamon buttercream, Chocolate lava, a Chocolate hazelnut and raspberry cream cheese with a raspberry infused buttercream ... today i'm going to explore the world of Apple caramel and a Vanilla cupcake with a peanut butter buttercream.

The girls teacher, Mrs. powers has agreed to be my official taste tester, so on Fridays I will send in product and the kids can respond accordingly.


Its time to turn the negative into the positive and move forward!