White Wednesday

We had quite a snowy day yesterday, which left us with some super slick roads this morning. The three girls are ALL in school today until I go get them at 10:30. I'm trying to do everything I can so they don't overdo it too early. Their Christmas dinner at school is Friday, so Gary and I are going to eat lunch at school with them before we have to go back to the doctor. Yep, my birthday dinner is going to be at school. I'm thrilled...

I tried to make a list of everything I've got left to buy and do before Christmas. While I don't have a LOT left to buy, I'm not nearly done. In most cases, though, I know exactly what I'm going to buy. I still have a few things to pick up for the girls, so I'd better get moving. I don't have any baking done yet. That's a huge deal because usually by now I have 3-4 different kinds of cookies baked and in the freezer. It's time I got started, I think. If I can just stay healthy and keep everybody else healthy as well. My next list is going to be the baking list. There are several things I want to bake before Christmas, but I have to prioritize. I don't want it to stress me out, I just want to be able to enjoy it. Hopefully after the girls are done with school (the 18th is their last day) we can devote some Mama/Girls time to baking. Hanny spent some time in the kitchen with me yesterday making meatloaf, mashed potatoes/gravy and broccoli/rice casserole. They all three enjoy helping in the kitchen. I just love that, especially this time of the year. There's nothing better than being in the kitchen with three of my favorite people while we bake and listen to Christmas music. It's one of those joys that I probably take for granted, although this year I think I'm fully aware of how special that time is. Any time that is spent doing something other than coughing, sneezing, sleeping on the floor, etc. is worthy of thanks.

I think I'll take the few minutes I have left before it's time to go get the angels and stir up some kind of cookie dough. If it's made, I can always find time to bake it. Wish me luck! Oh, and if you have any great cookie recipes to share, please leave them in the comments - I love to try out new ones! :)