That being said, our morning went a lot smoother today. I think I stayed mostly calm for the hour that they were awake. Cayden was a little grouchy this morning, but that can be attributed to late nights and being a teenager, right?
I really tried yesterday to show my children more love. I am realizing how often I am distracted when I am with them, either on my phone, or talking to someone else or just my thoughts wandering while they are talking. I am trying to be in the present with them. To focus on them and their needs when they are with me. I started the one-on-one time with them. I have to say, it was a little awkward approaching them about it, they kind of looked at me like, what? But once I explained better they were all excited about it, especially the girls. I told them that we would have 10 minutes of alone time to do whatever they wanted with me. Brooklyn was first and she decided that she wanted me to teach her how to curl her hair. She's been asking me for some time to help her with this, but I just hadn't taken the time to do it. We had so much fun together. I first explained to her the safety that comes with handling a curling iron and then showed her how to do it. She tried it out on herself and then on me. You could see the pride and excitement on her face as she let go of that first curl. And of course it looked perfect, because she is so good with things like this. I felt like it was a real bonding moment between us and it was doing something so simple, but in her eyes it was a grown up thing and I know she felt loved and respected.
Avery and I played Uno together. We laughed and talked as we played. Avery is very easy to talk to, and there is never a silent moment with her. She loves to tell me about her day or what she is learning at school. We played 3 times and she beat me every time!
I didn't get a chance to do 1on 1 with Cayden and Sophie yesterday, but I took Cayden to lunch on Tuesday and I had some time to just chat and be together. And right now, Sophie and I get lots of time together.
I really think this made a difference in how our day went yesterday and how our morning went today. I can see how this will create a more loving, stable atmosphere and make the kids feel important and special. It's only 10 minutes, but I feel like it speaks volumes to them about how much I love them, respect them and want to be with them.
With fall in the air, I thought I'd share a yummy cookie recipe. I made these last week before my kids got home from school and they were a hit! They have my new favorite food, Biscoff spread. If you haven't tried it, you must. I got mine at World Market, but I know Trader Joe's and even Walmart sell it. These cookies would go great with a cup of warm apple cider!
Banana Biscoff chocolate chip cookies
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup Biscoff spread
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Prep:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl, combine bananas, biscoff, and sugars. Beat until smooth. Add baking powder and salt. Stir until combined.
Add flour 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet, or
covered in parchment paper. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt. ( optional, but love the flavor it adds).
Bake for 11-13 minutes.
*I think these would be great with butterscotch chips, toffee chips or white chocolate chips too!
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