In my quest to have a kid's party for every holiday (gradually that is, not all in the same year), I hosted a gingerbread house making party for Cruz and his closest little buddies. Overall it was a great experience for one and all, particularly because it was the first time for everyone, including the parents. The moms and dads helped with the "heavy construction" of assembling the walls and roof and the kids took over the decorating. Each house was beautifully unique.
To round out the merriment the kids enjoyed festive cupcakes and hot chocolate with peppermint swizzle sticks and marshmallows.
Although these little events add more to my already heavily-laden plate, I get so much joy out of bringing people together, sharing with them the little treats that they wouldn't normally give to themselves and most importantly, creating lasting memories for my kids.
