I love making things with cookie cutters. I remember I used to make String Bean toast and cut it out into various shapes and would wait patiently to see if he would acknowledge the new breakfast fun. This morning I made heart shaped french toast for him and Butter Bean. String Bean thought it was neat but I think that was because of the strawberry jelly.
I made cupcakes and homemade Valentines last night while watching Lost and Top Chef. String Bean wanted to eat cupcakes for breakfast but he gave pretty quickly when I told him he gets to eat them at school today.
I really do hate the commercial side of most holidays but I enjoy the marking of an occasion with tokens of love or appreciation. Although, seeing these tents go up in the grocery store parking lots so that people can drive through and "take care" of there obligatory offering of flowers leaves me cold. I mean don't get me wrong, I LOVE getting flowers, but I am also at a point in my life where I would rather be given an heirloom rose bush to plant than a dozen roses that are one day away from rotting in the vase. So, this year I made stuff from scratch and put a little more effort into my tokens of affection. I know I sound like I am on my soapbox but I am just preaching to myself and no one else. Plus in this economy the poor florists are probably sweating to see if they make enough money. So go out and buy those "tent" flowers and support a florist so they can make it to Mother's Day. Meanwhile, I will keep Hobby Lobby in business for a while longer.
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