This morning I glanced at my cookie jar while making breakfast. Empty. I then looked out the window at the frosted trees and dark clouds and knew some baking was in order. We were gifted our glass cookie jar for our wedding over eight years ago and to this day it is probably our most used wedding gift (thanks Sister Ellingson)! Cookies make our house a home and help brighten any day. After lunch the boys pulled some chairs up to the counter and helped me make a double batch of Big Soft Ginger Cookies.
I portioned out the balls and they rolled them all! I try to make them a bit on the smaller side since I know my littles are cookie monsters. Today Hyrum asked me why, and I explained to him that they last a little longer this way. He smiled.
Finley happily joined his brothers at the counter and watched them roll and dip them in sugar with a big grin on his face.
Baking is something special that we love to do together. By the time we are finished their toes, the chairs, and my floor is usually dusted with sugar. I smile as I sweep it up.
The littles cheer when the first pan comes out of the oven. They are too hot to eat, so they satisfy their tummies by smelling the steaming hot cookies and impatiently wait for them to cool down.
Finley grabs the first cookie and shoves it in his mouth. After eating one or two more, I tuck him into bed for an overdue nap.
Oliver happily kicks and plays under our newest house plant until all of the cookies are rolled.
After a nice long nursing session he drifts off to sleep at my feet while another child climbs on my lap.
We rock together while I crochet a few dishcloths for Christmas gifts. Though the weather is cold, our hearts are warm.
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