But yesterday, even with all of the other stuff that needs to get done, I decided I wanted to do a little baking. Usually I get this idea on the weekend when the kids are home from school, and as soon as I open my mouth I have 3 little "helpers" just DYING to assist me...ugh. Now, don't get me wrong...I love having the kids working in the kitchen with me.
And by "love," I mean like...
Sorta.
I have these grand fantasies of us all working together (sans fighting, crying, etc.) to create a masterpiece fit for any episode of Cake Boss...but what usually happens is quite the opposite...
So yesterday I decided to bake on my own...I wanted to decorate on my own...I wanted to lick the bowl - on my own.
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So that's just what I did. With 2 kids off at school (and not returning for hours...hee hee hee) and my little guy tucked away warm and safe in his bed for a nap, I made brownies. And I decorated them (well, some of them...by the time I was halfway through with them the kids got home from school and the baby woke up). Then my assistants took over...
Not quite the masterpieces I usually envision, but delicious nonetheless.
*Head on over to The CoffeeShop Blog to try out some of her way-cool FREE PS actions (I used "Vintage Blush" on the photos above)...love them!