Snowballs, Cranberries and a Mad Lib

Sometimes you really need to read a poem. Like on a day like today. Poetry may provide comic relief. It may provide stress release. It may center your soul. This one warmed my heart. Not my bed. Yes, I have kids.

I made myself a snow ball as perfect as could be
I thought I'd keep it as a pet and let it sleep with me
I made it some pajamas and a pillow for it's head
Then, last night it ran away
But first -- it wet the bed.

- Shel Silverstein

I had a cranberry fest today. What better to gaze upon than these succulent sour little creatures? What better to eat than a zesty lemony scone layered with chopped up cranberries? Pictures?? You think I got that far? Oven------->mouth. No layovers. The lemon cranberry muffins mini-cakes needed some company in my tummy.

Back to our regular programming tomorrow. Pumpkin. Hopefully pies and rolls. With some yam yums thrown in for good measure. You know I only eat a bite and give away the rest, right? ;p Come over and eat some leftovers, will ya?

Happy Thanksgiving

Dear {family member’s name}:
On this Thanksgiving Day I want to tell you how thankful I am for you. Thank you for always playing {game} with me. When I think about you I {something that happens when you have a cold}. You are so {describe a dog}. Every time I see you, I want to give your {body part} a big hug! It always makes me happy when you call me by my pet name, {funny name}. You are truly the best {family relation} a kid could ask for! I love you more than {something in a trashcan}!!
Yours truly,
{your name}