Today another Mom of a feisty one asked her facebook friends how they
were today. How we really were as opposed to just a "how you doing?" greeting
like we Americans do. My answer took a minute. It was, by the way, crazed,
smelling of lavender oil and with glitter modge podge in my hair. I cannot
complain too much. This is the best I have smelled all year. But the question
did make me stop and try to catch my breath and take a look around. It is
absolutely nuts here right now. We have made about 2 dozen gifts in two days and
have about a dozen more to go. As I type this we are waiting for the chocolate
on our truffles to harden before we package them. And there is now chocolate in
my hair to go with the modge podge. All over Feisty Pants' face, too, (She
didn't want us to wash it off and "waste it")
We have about ten days before Christmas but only about five to
finish all our preparations before leaving for an out of town doctor's
appointment and then my folks' place. And then make it back in time for Hippie
Pants and New Years and about a million more appointments. Every time I turn
around there's a gazillion more emails. And something I have forgotten. And one
more person I have forgotten to add to my gift or card list. And cards I have to
mail out. And a package or two to pop in the mail. And a few doctors I have to
call and schedule or reschedule or remind they are supposed to be calling me
over something or other. And there has been some drama at school (not really
involving us directly, but I HATE when adults act like children and children end
up getting the short end of the stick. sigh...)
So, you will have to forgive me if we are not as cheerful as we
should be. You'll have to be patient if we are cranky and out of sorts and
totally unprepared this year. Christmas will arrive. And we will muddle
through. And probably actually have a great time. And Feisty Pants is not sick.
And we smell much better than we usually do. And glitter and chocolate aren't
even the worst things I have had in my hair THIS week. The frenzy will pass. We
will catch our breath. If the worst thing I have to bitch about is a busy
Christmas then I am blessed, indeed. So if I don't get another post written
beforehand, I hope you all also having a blessed and healthy Christmas. I wish
you peace. Also I wish you plenty of chocolate truffles. Here's the recipe, messy but easy peasy. Enjoy!
Cookie Truffles- (we usually triple or quadruple but we have a Goo in our house)
1 package your favorite cookies (we use oreos but any will do)
1 8oz package cream cheese (softened)
1 bag chocolate chips
cinnamon, chili powder and/or sea salt to taste
Crush/chop/crumble cookies into mixing bowl.
Blend in Softened cream chese. Mix well .
Roll into small balls place on cookie sheet (greased or lined w waxed paper or parchment)
Place in fridge/freezer to harden.
Melt chocolate chips in double boiler. Roll cookie balls in chocolate to cover. Place back on lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon or sea salt or chili powder (for the adventurous.)
Eat with abandon.
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