The first two days of Christmas break

Yesterday was craft day and today was baking day! The kids have decorated aprons, made Christmas pins and baked/decorated cookes.
Isn't it amazing how much you learn about yourself when you have kids? I realize that I am not very patient in the kitchen. When I do bake (which is a rare occasion) I like to just get it done without a lot of time and effort. I guess that applies not just to baking but also to cooking as far as I'm concerned. If it's fast and easy count me in! Well, you just can't do sugar cookies fast and simple with a 6 year old and a 3 year old. It takes patience and a willingness to end up with a mess. (another part I don't like about being in the kitchen) Actually the kids did really well and once I "let go" and decided that the cookies didn't have to come out perfect it was ok. Mason was a big help with putting candy canes on the cupcakes.
Later we're going to take some goodies to our neighbors and then tonight we're going out for dinner with friends and going downtown to see the "Honolulu City Lights". We all went together last year and had such a good time.
I hope those of you in the midwest aren't in a blizzard. We'll be praying for safe conditions. :)