DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

We were at the bowling alley from 8:30 am - 5 pm yesterday with just a quick lunch break between morning league and the high school tournament. The boys did really well. Nick's team came in third and Hunter's team took first Nice way to start off the season.

 

[bear74]

saw this recipe and thought you lovely ladies and Tom might like.

Candy Cane Snowballs

3 c. powdered sugar, divided
1 1/4 c butter, softened
2 t. vanilla (or if you’d prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, you can replace 1 t. of vanilla with a teaspoon of peppermint extract)
1 egg
3 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. finely crushed candy canes, divided
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2-3 T. milk

1. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg and beat until combined.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine. Slowly add to mixing bowl, beating until combined, about 1 minute. Stir 1/2 cup finely crushed candy canes in by hand.



3. Roll dough into small balls using just under a teaspoon of dough. Rolls balls through granulated sugar to coat and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool.



4. While cookies bake, stir together remaining 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar with 2-3 T. of milk. Add just enough milk to form a thick glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with remaining crushed candy canes immediately.

 

[Glynis]

What was he thinking having extras in the house for the holiday? I hope the home health nurse reminds them

Thanks for the pixie dust, Deb! I have a feeling I'm going to need it! The thing is, I think Alan is hoping for a real relationship with his mom. She was such an abusive parent while he was young (and his back has the scars to prove it), but he hopes that before she dies, she'll be a "normal" mom. He just can't admit that she's not going to change. She may not be physically abusive anymore, but she is emotionally abusive. If we go to her house, I can take the kids and leave when things start to get rocky, but if she's at my house, it's much harder. I feel so badly for Alan, because he just never had the kind of mom he could be proud of. He wants that so much! I'm just trying really hard to put a good face on things, and hope that something will change between now and Saturday. I'm going to try to talk to him about it tonight, but I'm not too hopeful in getting him to see how much better it would be for all involved to have them stay at their own house.

 

[my3princes]

Thanks for the pixie dust, Deb! I have a feeling I'm going to need it! The thing is, I think Alan is hoping for a real relationship with his mom. She was such an abusive parent while he was young (and his back has the scars to prove it), but he hopes that before she dies, she'll be a "normal" mom. He just can't admit that she's not going to change. She may not be physically abusive anymore, but she is emotionally abusive. If we go to her house, I can take the kids and leave when things start to get rocky, but if she's at my house, it's much harder. I feel so badly for Alan, because he just never had the kind of mom he could be proud of. He wants that so much! I'm just trying really hard to put a good face on things, and hope that something will change between now and Saturday. I'm going to try to talk to him about it tonight, but I'm not too hopeful in getting him to see how much better it would be for all involved to have them stay at their own house.

I understand completely. Chris had/has that relationship with his mother. She was never physically abusive, but was and is still emotionally abusive. The beauty is that I have not had to say anything along the way because she kept hurting him and closing doors over the years and about a year and a half ago he finally "got it" and saw the real her. They rarely talk now and he really has separated himself emotionally and seems to be okay with it. He's simply given up.

 

[Tammi67]

Hi everyone!

Long time no type!

I just wanted to pop in and let you all know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you the very merriest of Christmases.

Life is good here. Busy with working, kids' school, homework and activities.

 

[Glynis]

Morning, everyone! Just popping in to say hello before I go to the dentist this morning. I hope it's a fast appointment, as I have tons to do today!

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

My recitals are winding down and I am getting into the holiday spirit. The only box of presents that needed to be shipped left on Sunday so no fears that Santa will make it to Massachusetts this year! I have lunch with my two Golden Girl co-workers today. We haven't had time to do a Christmas luncheon in years because of our WDW trips. I am very much looking forward to this! I hope everyone has good days!

 

[my3princes]

It sounds like most of us are wrapping up our pre holiday to do list I hope that everyone manages and that those not feeling well start to feel better real soon

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

One private lesson this morning and a recital and private lesson this afternoon. Home by 4:30 and done until January 3!

 

[mommykds]

Been making desserts all day. Peanut butter pie, cool whip pie, cupcakes & homemade chocolates. It's raining & dreary & the dog is very bored. So much so that she has been flying over the couch & onto my kitchen counters. I had to break out one of her Christmas presents (a huge rawhide bone) to keep her busy.

Hope everyone is enjoying their day.

 

[Glynis]

Well, my trip to the dentist was actually quite pleasant! I do have a couple of cavities, but because they are on wisdom teeth, and I'm having those pulled after the first of the year, the dentist didn't see any "wisdom" in filling them! So, I got off with a cleaning, and the good news that there are no new cavities! Hooray!!!

Today, I sent the 4 older kids to my sister's house for a sleep over with their cousins. Timmy is set up with a movie (I know, bad mommy), and I just got all the stocking stuffers separated, and ready to go for Saturday night. Jacob's mp3 player and Mary's iPod shuffle are all charged up and loaded, Katie's Kindle is charged up and loaded, and her new cell phone is charging up right now. I still need to download a good ring tone for her, so Alan can call it Christmas morning.

Next on my list is putting together plates of goodies for the neighbors. I think I've made enough stuff. If not, I have plenty of ingredients for more peanut brittle. Once that's done, Timmy and I are going to relax for a while. I have a new book from the library that is calling my name, and I want some reading time!

Alan gets off work in about 4 hours, and then he and I are going to have a heart to heart talk about his mother, and why she should not come to our house Christmas eve. I'm going to calmly state my position and hope that he sees things my way. If he doesn't, I'll just deal with it, but I want him to at least listen to me with an open mind. Wish me luck!

 

[PNO4TE]

Well, my trip to the dentist was actually quite pleasant! I do have a couple of cavities, but because they are on wisdom teeth, and I'm having those pulled after the first of the year, the dentist didn't see any "wisdom" in filling them! So, I got off with a cleaning, and the good news that there are no new cavities! Hooray!!!

Today, I sent the 4 older kids to my sister's house for a sleep over with their cousins. Timmy is set up with a movie (I know, bad mommy), and I just got all the stocking stuffers separated, and ready to go for Saturday night. Jacob's mp3 player and Mary's iPod shuffle are all charged up and loaded, Katie's Kindle is charged up and loaded, and her new cell phone is charging up right now. I still need to download a good ring tone for her, so Alan can call it Christmas morning.

Next on my list is putting together plates of goodies for the neighbors. I think I've made enough stuff. If not, I have plenty of ingredients for more peanut brittle. Once that's done, Timmy and I are going to relax for a while. I have a new book from the library that is calling my name, and I want some reading time!

Alan gets off work in about 4 hours, and then he and I are going to have a heart to heart talk about his mother, and why she should not come to our house Christmas eve. I'm going to calmly state my position and hope that he sees things my way. If he doesn't, I'll just deal with it, but I want him to at least listen to me with an open mind. Wish me luck!

Good luck, Glynis!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

I've slowly gotten over the pnuemonia, but it hit me pretty hard, so I've given myself the year off from any baking or candy making this year, I was still going to try but decided not to stress myself out over it, it's just not worth it.

Glynis, I hope your talk went well with Alan.

Have a great day everyone

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning,

I've slowly gotten over the pnuemonia, but it hit me pretty hard, so I've given myself the year off from any baking or candy making this year, I was still going to try but decided not to stress myself out over it, it's just not worth it.

Glynis, I hope your talk went well with Alan.

Have a great day everyone

You're a wise woman. That's what stores are for. Take it easy. I'm in charge of food for Christmas Day and we're doing appetizers and most of them are in packages from BJ's.

 

[mommykds]

Debbie,
Ditto. Take it easy & get better.

 

[mommykds]

I am making dinner too. Just us for Christmas & we are having chicken, a pasta dish, stuffing, cranberries, string beans, creamed spinach & potatoes. Desserts are done & staring at me in the fridge. I have more cupcakes that have to be made for church & grocery shopping to do. Kids are all over the place with friends/sleepovers.

Hope all of you are enjoying the holiday.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

Glad everyone is getting in the spirit. Debbie - good for you for not doing a lot! Deb - appetizers sound perfect for Christmas and BJs has great ones. Anne Marie - can you ship me a dessert, please? I can't decide what to have for either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day desserts!

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning!

I've got the Christmas spirit in me!!

Shopping is done and wrapped, except for my parents but I can do that AFTER Christmas since we won't see them until Tuesday or Wednesday. We are going to a friend's house for Christmas dinner and I'm in charge of salad, rolls and dessert. Seems I got off pretty easy!

Today and tomorrow I work, and then I'm off until the 2nd!

 

[MrsHeg]

I'm going to cheat and just copy and paste my FB post, this is really amazing to see, and has had many of my co workers in tears to see such kindness. (me too)

Working in retail during the holidays is a real bummer to say the least, but this year I've been able to witness first hand a new form of sharing Christmas joy, "Layaway Angels" have been visiting the store all week and paying off layaways where people have their kids Christmas on layaway and are struggling to pay for it. We've seen many tears of joy because of the kindness of strangers. It's nice to see that there are people who care about others.

 

[PNO4TE]

I'm going to cheat and just copy and paste my FB post, this is really amazing to see, and has had many of my co workers in tears to see such kindness. (me too)

Working in retail during the holidays is a real bummer to say the least, but this year I've been able to witness first hand a new form of sharing Christmas joy, "Layaway Angels" have been visiting the store all week and paying off layaways where people have their kids Christmas on layaway and are struggling to pay for it. We've seen many tears of joy because of the kindness of strangers. It's nice to see that there are people who care about others.

I wondered if your store was going to have some of those angelic visits. How wonderful to know that they are in your town too!