Monday, October 22, 2007

One Thousand Gifts...Popcorn Balls

Jason had to work late this evening. He has to eat a fancy schmancy dinner at a board meeting for a client. I learned from my wonderful mother that it's okay not to cook when husbands aren't home! Thanks Mom! So tonight we are thankful for POPCORN BALLS!
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156. I am thankful that my bribe was successful...(If you don't get your room cleaned, we can't make popcorn balls.)
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157. I am thankful that all three girls had FUN making them with me. I believe some people call this tying heartstrings.
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158. I am thankful that they turned out right considering I had never made them before. Could be a new fall tradition though.
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159. I am thankful that the fight I just got up to help resolve is already over.
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160. I am thankful the melted marshmallows aren't all over the kitchen as I feared might happen!




For the record, we will probably have a super healthy bedtime snack in a little while...fruit or something like that. Also, I have to mention that when Mary Evelyn was stirring the chocolate (white and dark) and the marshmallows, she said, "I wish this could be supper!" I said, "It is supper!" and her eyes got HUGE! She could not believe what she was hearing. For the moment, I am a cool mom.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awwww, Jen, you are a cool mom EVERY day! :) I love the idea! Will you please share you recipe with us? I have never made those either, but I'm sure my kiddos would love them!!

Great job, mom!!

Candace

rgshrs said...

those look yummy!! I agree with Candace can you share the recipe??
I can just picture the girls eyes when you told them that was dinner! Too funny. Thanks for sharing the sweet story! ;)