making mama's chores fun!

last week was d's birthday. although a super-fun time, it made a busy day for mama and baby. there were times, when little e looked activity challenged as she watched me bake and run around the house. we got out for a bit, but again it was errands and not super baby-focused. so as many mom's do, i came up with a way to make some of our tasks FUN! one item on the agenda was wrapping papa's presents. we had some brown postal-paper in the wrapping paper container and we have her clementine crayons, so why not have e make the wrapping paper with her artsy skills. mama got down on the floor too, to encourage the fun and as each piece was complete, i scooped it up and cut to size, stacking the gifts accordingly on the dining room table to await papa's arrival. 

it was a fun way for e to enjoy playtime, for mama to quiet down and have one-on-one time with e and for d to enjoy e's art. check, check and check, fun had by all. 

beginning her masterpiece

helping make chocolate cupcakes and a little taste too

gluten free, egg free chocolate cupcakes. not pictured: ibarra buttercream frosting, yummm