A Cookie Battlefield: Cleaning Up After a Baking Marathon
Hello my dears!
Oh, what a day it has been! After yesterday’s baking marathon, I woke up this morning surrounded by what looked like a cookie battlefield. Flour on the counters, crumbs on the floor, and dishes stacked to the heavens. By the time I pulled the last tray of cookies from the oven last night, I just didn’t have it in me to finish cleaning up. In fact, I barely managed to brush the flour and crumbs out of my hair before crawling into bed. I’m sure Santa would’ve raised an eyebrow if I climbed in with cookie crumbs all over!
Restoring Order: Tidying Up the Kitchen
So, today was spent getting the kitchen back in order. I tidied up the counters, did more dishes than I care to admit, and finally swept the floors so they no longer resembled a gingerbread house in progress. Just as I finished up, I had a little visitor—Herman, the supervising elf, stopped by the cottage to chat.
Elf Visits: A Little Snafu at the Toy Shoppe
Herman came to discuss a small snafu at the toy shoppe (nothing major, thank goodness!), and we decided to sit in the parlor to visit. Of course, I couldn’t let a guest visit without showing some hospitality, so I brought out a tray of freshly baked cookies and some milk for us to enjoy. I do love the elves, but sometimes I think they stop by just for the cookies. Not that I mind—my kitchen is always open to them! If truth be told, I suspect my feelings would be beyond hurt if they ever turned down my cookies.
Getting Ready for Christmas: Preparing Santa for the Big Day
Now that summer is coming to a close—yes, we even have a bit of summer here at the North Pole (some secrets about that in a future post)—it’s time to start focusing on the big task ahead: getting Santa back into his full winter form! You see, he just doesn’t do well in the heat, and he tends to lose a bit too much weight during these warmer months. So, I’ve officially begun the pre-fall baking, whipping up all of Santa’s favorite dishes and desserts to help him plump back up for the big day. It’s hard to believe we’re just about 12 weeks away from Christmas! I’ll be sharing some of Santa’s favorite recipes with you all very soon, so stay tuned for those.
Wrapping Up: Sending Love from the North Pole
Well, my dears, I just wanted to pop in, say hello, and send my love to all of you. It’s going to be a busy few months ahead, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
With warmest hugs and a sprinkle of sugar,
Mrs. Claus