Cookies!

   OH MY GOSH! IT'S BAKING DAY!!!

   Every year I take the kids over to my mom and dad's to bake Christmas cookies. It typically ends up being a weekend affair and when mom text me last night that we are making 14 varieties of baked goods, I realized this year was no exception.

   We will start today and this evening, Adam and I will enjoy an adult night out at his company's Christmas party. The kids will enjoy a sleepover with grandma and papa; hope they will sleep after the inevitable sugar rush of today (laughs sinisterly - sorry mom). Then we'll have Sunday to finish. No doubt my dad and Adam will spend the day in the garage, avoiding the sprinkles and girl talk.

   We love to to eat all these yummy sweets but we love to share, too! Did you know sweets make a thoughtful gift? Wrap a few and place them in a coffee mug (see my post "A Dime A Dozen - Part III). Put some in a pretty tin or platter from the dollar store! Teachers, neighbors, friends, hostesses, I could go on and on.

   Maybe it's a little obvious but it will be appreciated, none the less!

   Consider who could use a little sweet treat and a warm smile in your community? Your local Police and Fire Departments? NICU at your local hospital?

   I'm looking forward to making thin mints, cracker cookies, frosting cut-outs, peanut butter balls,....  Mostly, I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with my mom. I only have this day, December 5th, 2015, for 24 hours. My kids are only going to be this age, in this moment once. I only have this ONE mom. By gosh, we are going to MAKE IT COUNT; today and each day we have together.

   Cherish the ones you love, enjoy your TIME together, do something thoughtful for others. MAKE TODAY COUNT.

   Please feel free to share your favorite cookie recipe and baking memories by commenting here or on my social media pages! I'd love to hear from you!

Cheers,
Alyssa