Today was such a wonderful snowy day that I thought I would stop in at your Bank and (Lisgar) Slater* location for a Chai Latte and a treat for my son. Unfortunately my stroller would not fit in through either of your two entrances. The disappointment was huge. I strongly support Canadian anytime I can, but could not today. I was, however, able to fit my stroller through the doors at the Starbucks directly accross the street.
I was reminded of a commercial in the ’70’s that used to make me cry. The song was “Hey, hey, hey don’t forget about me” at the end of the commercial a guy was left sitting in his wheelchair at the bottom of the University steps as all the others had run up the steps. I could have easily left my stroller in the car and gone for coffee, the choice was mine. If I had been in a wheelchair, there would have been no way no how I could have remotely entered that store.
Shame on you.
*Edited to correct to Slater, not sure why I was thinking Lisgar.
Nancy has inspired me, both to get my organizational butt together and to take photos of what is actually keeping me so busy.
Yesterday I started my holiday baking. I always start with the item that takes the longest in the oven. The Chocolate Filled Meringues. They are the perfect bite-sized mix of chocolate and meringue. Even non-meringue peeps seem to enjoy them.
Whip the egg white, cream of tarter and sugar until nice glossy stiff peaks form.
Once you have nice shiny peaks, fill a piping bag with the meringue and pipe onto parchment in little kiss sized dollops.
Pop them in the oven at 200 degrees F for 2 hours and another hour with the oven off.
And you will end up with trays of delicious mini-meringues. They aren’t done yet, I will melt some chocolate dip one half with chocolate and sandwich two together. Will post after shots when this is done.
While my oven was working away, I was putting the final touches on my homemade Christmas cards. They have turned out pretty good, but were a bit more work than I originally bargained for. Still they were less than half the price I usually pay at Loblaws for the preprinted cards.
This was my Thursday. I also finished almost all of the Christmas shopping and hope to hold a family wrapping party (ok, just want dear hubby to help out for once).
I will aim to post a holiday themed preparation or event everyday inspired by Nancy, as this is truly what is consuming me these days, I might as well share it with you all.
Happy Holiday preparation everyone!
I feel like we have hit a low in creativity. Or perhaps, I am just way too busy for the holiday season. Last year I was so not busy I got bored and ate too much (yes, I paid for it in pounds). This year I can’t seem to get everything to slow down enough so I can actually accomplish everything.
I put word out for a few contract jobs, and now they won’t stop coming! This is a good thing, on one hand, but right before Christmas??! Come on peeps, you should be chillaxing.
My Christmas Cards are almost ready for the post. Almost. I seem to get to them while water is boiling or I am eating lunch or something in between. I should have known better than to make my own this year.
I have not started baking yet! Oh the shame. I have the list of selected cookies, etc. but no time to start. This weekend I promise.
“J” and his cousin “J” seem to be acting like brothers, fighting over the same tractor, train car, toy of the day. How to we help them share. Separately they share like a dream, but together, they bicker and fight. Then cry when they leave each other for the day. Not sure how to handle this one anymore, but hope that they get back to playing like a dream. I miss those days.
Ahhh…. and there my friends is my Thursday morning. Oh yes, and “J” slept in today until 6:45! A record in a long time, it was grand.
