I love my little Cupcake Tradition with my cute grands. It's fun having them all over to make cupcakes and play. I didn't think this through too well and only realized it when we had a minute of pure chaos and tears. (I had tears but they didn't fall) I had them all over at 11:00....that's a huge red flag right? The little grands would most likely be tired by then....I forget those details. I remember that they need to eat but I seriously forget about needing naps. I must remember to have our cupcake making day later next year...like around 2:00 after lunch and naps.
My grands love coming and when I was having a hard time finding a day that we all could meet I was ready to give up and verbally said so and Ivy said "No". I'm glad she said "No" and I'm glad that I listened because I would have been really sad. Besides the minute of chaos and tears we all had a really good time. The cousins love playing together. They get along pretty well. The 2 year olds and younger might challenge each other and compete a little but for the most part they are learning to play together nicely.
The younger group including the boys made our first batch of cupcakes. I was planning on including the babes but figured they were just fine in their seats at the bar. I let them decorate cupcakes. I peaked in the oven because I could smell burning and even though I didn't notice anything burning my little peak inside stopped the cupcakes from rising like they should. (oops)
The big girls pretty much were on their own. I just wanted to take pictures while they did their thing. Some were more cooperative with me taking their pictures than others. I reminded them that they might feel bad in years to come if they aren't in the pictures. When I acted like I didn't care (I did care) I was given permission to take pictures. ☺ Silly, crazy, kids!
I was super glad that Kimleighel didn't go to Limitless as planned because I really needed her help. Ivy was a huge help too and helped Sadie be more involved. I liked that Kelsi and Trichelle came early to pick up their kids so that they could be involved in the fun. I had a few ideas for the cupcakes but let the kids do whatever they wanted. I think they had fun. My counter looked like they had fun. ☺ I really had fun too even though during that "special minute" I admitted it wasn't very fun.
I love my sweet grands and love having them over to make memories and bond with each other better. They are all so different and all so stinking cute. Each little is my favorite in some way or another. They are all such great kids. They are kind and respectable. They are happy and funny and I am so glad I am lucky enough to be one of their gramma's.
Kelsi took a few pictures of me and the grands and these were the best we got. It kind of describe the day a little. ☺
***I was sick the following day and I think I was coming down with something on Thursday and that is why I almost cried along with the others that were crying. My head must be congested which makes me dizzy and nausea. I was feeling better though in the afternoon.
