Good day Cuties, Just wanted to let you know I survived the 3 day week-end, ..... by the way the kids did too!-lol- <br /><br />
My daughter had to go to three day continuing education classes, to keep her license up to date, and SIL had to work. I wasn't suppose to have Avery at all, just the two little ones. Gus will be a year next week and Nora is almost four, but Avery's dad bowed out in the end. SIL was going to have to take off work to keep them and with a one income family now, I said no and stepped in to help.<br /><br />
I don't like leaving Avery in her bed while they are gone, but as I can't and shouldn't lift her, you do what works for all. Thankfully she likes to sleep in and SIL came in early afternoon Saturday & Sunday.<br /><br />
I told my SIL that little Gus is a human I-Robot. He can spot the tiniest thing on the floor and in his mouth it goes. Go, he does too, all over the place. I don't know how his arms aren't bruised because he doesn't crawl like most babies, but pulls himself with his arms very fast across the brick floors.<br /><br />
I know I'm probably boring you, but I am hoping to get some sewing done this week. I still haven't gotten my card reader to work, so I can't show photos of anything unless I use the IPhone.<br /><br />
I made the most delicious cake for them yesterday morning, so if anyone wants the recipe, let me know. It's CHOCOLATE-lol- I made 2 of these last week. One was for Lanie, my oldest grand daughter for her b-day because she loves chocolate and her mom was out of state, also one for us. Lanie said ,"Gram, you need to start making these all the time", so I guess that means she really liked it.-lol<br /><br />
When I was able to sneak a look at projects or post while there, I passed out flowers to you, even tho I may not have had time to comment. Keep up the good work Cuties! Everything looks wonderful! Have a great day, Toogie
SIL was cutting a piece of cake as I left and text me, thanking me and saying it was awesome! I know he appreciated it.
I love that you can still help out, and I know Ashley would be very appreciative of your help. I can't believe how quickly Gus is growing the kids seem to have a habit of doing that!
God bless you and everything you do for them Toogie. Love Chris
I know the weekend was hard on you, with your back in the shape it's in, so bless you too my friend. It's not easy on any of us pulling straight days. Thank goodness I got to come home and sleep in my own bed, but being back at 6 am was a bomber. I don't sleep through the nights, most nights.
This past year has gone by fast, so seems like Gus was just born. Although we have Rylan, the great grandson, born in October that is about to catch up. He really has done well, after such a traumatic start.
I was hoping and still am hoping to get some sewing done this week. I have Avery this afternoon, tomorrow is Ashley's birthday and Thursday or Friday I have a friend coming over for me to help her with some tee shirt embroidering/placement. So...........somewhere in there I want to do some sewing!!!-lol-
It may look like the middle isn't baking, but it will. I thought it was maybe too much liquid, the first one I made, but it did bake. I have trouble with my oven, so I had to leave longer, you may not have to. I did the toothpick in the middle test, to be sure, so you may want to, also. Nora liked licking the icing beaters, as you can see in last photo.
ONE MINUTE FROSTING... 1 c sugar, 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 c cocoa, 1/4 c milk, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a hard boil and cook 1 minute. Add vanilla, beat until begins to look dull and not shiny. Spread fast. This is like eating homade fudge. Try it sometime.
My little granddaughter is on the go too, and she finds everything also! I'm exhausted from keeping one child, let alone three. I admire you.
Gus can wear me out, chasing after him, so I know how you feel.