Conveniently on this advent day, we were invited to a "Middle School Science Christmas/Dessert Party" last evening. And because my science colleague is married to the KG principal, Emily was also invited to join in the fun! YAHOO! I immediately thought to make "cake balls" - a staple dessert in other gatherings attended/hosted by Emily and myself - and decided to pursue it for real even though Emily was unable to come over and be the co-baker.
I learned a serious lesson here.
Cake balls are WAY more difficult when your 30 year old cake-ball-companion is exchanged for a 10-month-old-that's-not-so-much-an-assistant. I think the entire process took me four hours to complete and I wasn't overly holly-jolly throughout. I'm certain that Phil heard some choice words coming from the kitchen and I burned about four fingers from start to finish. Making matters worse was the deadline I had to get them done and every time I looked at the clock, my anxiety levels skyrocketed.
Whatever.
They got done. They aren't the most aesthetically pleasing cake balls around, but they were equally as tasty which was the most important thing....right?
On the way to the party, I remember feeling exhausted and very ready for it to be bedtime (ha!!!!). We stopped by the local grocery store to pick up a friend who was purchasing his dessert for the party. His enthusiastic "HEY GUYS!" as he hopped into the backseat of the car made me realize just how brilliant he really is. When it comes to holiday parties attended by parents, I'm fairly convinced that store bought goods are the way to go. Criteria fulfilled and energy saved! Win/win/win!!!!
The party was super! Arriving home to ZERO DISHES and a sleeping baby was also SUPER! Have we mentioned how much we love Kumari lately?
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