Dec 14 2008
Run, Run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me….I’m the Gingerbread Man!
Yay! We made it out to see the Gingerbread Houses at the museum. It wasn’t a huge competition and I’m pretty sure I’d feel comfortable entering with my little guy next year. It looked like a lot of the entrants used those premade gingerbread house kits from the supermarket as a starter.
Of course, some were quite well thought out, larger pieces. One was a church with a steeple. One was our dream home with a wraparound porch. Some used crackers and cereal to decorate, instead of the usual candy gum drops and peppermints. One used Shredded Wheat for hay, as the house was actually a barn. Very creative.
I hope nobody wants to munch on these creations after all the evaluating is finished. I know one kiddo that sneezed towards a house that was not encased. And really, having something so attractive at kid level and within arm’s reach—argh! How many times did I have to say, “Don’t touch.” “Remember, don’t touch.” I can be such a mother at times.
Now I’m craving gingerbread. Mmmmmmm. Just one little gingerbread man will do. But, I’ve heard they are hard to catch.
