Pink Cookies

Things are almost ready for Christmas around here. I’m sure I’ll come across at least a dozen things I forgot to do before the day is over, but for now, I feel prepared. After staying up until nearly 3:00 this morning wrapping packages and tying bows all the presents are ready to go. They are sitting in four boxes on my kitchen counter with a sheet thrown over them. My Daddy and I will come pick them up after Gracie goes to sleep this evening. Tomorrow, surely first thing, we’ll do Christmas morning at my parent’s house.

Yesterday was spent baking. We made 36 muffins as well as chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin cookies. I asked Gracie what kind she wanted to leave for Santa. She said “pink cookies.” I explained to her that we didn’t have any, and asked if she thought Santa would like any other kind. She said “noooooo.” When Gracie gets an idea about something, there is no changing her mind. Rather then seeing her disappointed I went to Kroger, and waited in line for damn near an hour to buy a little tube of pink icing and a jar of pink sprinkles. She decorated some sugar cookies with them today, and that’s what Santa will be enjoying tonight.

I can’t wait for tomorrow morning to get here. I’ve worked out every little detail in my head (including a "half time" break for breakfast so she doesn't get overwhelmed) and I can’t wait to see it all play out. Gracie has gotten really into Christmas this year and I know she is going to love all the presents and excitement on Christmas morning!