on long-dark snowy days
I get stressed out
and sometimes I yell, “Come on guys! Let’s go BAKE something!”
and then we measure, mix and mix, blend
fight over who gets to lick the sugary spoon
make a mess
enjoy each other
I smile and savor the smells and joy
”Okay now! Let’s get a quick picture!”
we repeat this
day after day
week after week
replace baking with art, stories or a puppet show
it’s not glamorous
but it means the world to them
and the world to me
And I love it.
xoxoxoxoxo
