My mother-in-law was here this past weekend and we all basked in her soothing presence. Ken and I got out to a party one night, the girls got to spend time with their grandma, I checked off everything on my immense to-do list, and we even made a little gingerbread house with Sloane. At the end of the weekend, I was reeling a little from the hustle (there were three parties to attend, all grown up ones!) but it was all utterly enjoyable and satisfying that I almost forgot it was cold outside, and that's saying something.
I was telling my sisters about the gingerbread house and they reminded me of the ones we used to make with graham crackers. I have fond memories of them - they were very rustic and required a lot of imagination, and maybe one day I'll do one of those with Sloane - but these days I feel great affinity for these pre-made gingerbread houses that make it easy for a busy mom with young kids to get in on the fun. I originally hadn't planned on getting one this year but this one from Trader Joe's was affordable, simple, and adorable that I couldn't resist.
We were all pretty impressed by these little people who came with the gingerbread house.
Sloane said this one was her.
Logan woke up from her nap halfway through our construction and joined in as a spectator.
Rusty, too.
Note the strategic placement of the dog.
Sloane's happy face!
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