Neither Ginger Nor Bread in These Houses

Wednesdays are the best. And today was the best of the best, as we made our annual gingerbread houses with the boys. I say “gingerbread,” but there’s neither ginger nor bread in these constructions. I say “house,” too, but Samuel made a police station, and Levi made the garage for the police station. We also added some snowmen made from marshmallows.

Our kitchen is trashed right now. And it’s the loveliest room in the house. I’ll let the “houses” harden and then take some pics later. But below are a couple snaps of the artists at work. And some old guy I don’t recognize anymore.

The Gingerbread (Fire)House

You might think someone my age would have made a gingerbread house by now, but somehow that craft has eluded me—until this week. On Wednesday morning, Samuel and I built a little snack house together. We had a blast. I think he ate as many Froot Loops and M&Ms as he applied to the structure. Some of the “construction materials” wound up on his face, to good effect.

Not satisfied to make just a house, Samuel wanted to make a fire house for his firetruck and firefighters. He’s quite delighted with his effort. I’m just delighted that the memory of our time together during the project exceeds our collective artistry. 😊 Seriously, I get a little choked up when I look at it now because we had such a sweet time together. In more ways than one.

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