Every morning, come 9 o’clock (baby’s 1st nap), we have a special little time together:
mommy + me.
It’s concentrated time, without interruption, to just be together. He gets to decide what we do (which on most days involves unloading garbage trucks and playing hide n’ seek in our usual spots).
But on this day, he wanted to cook (which I always welcome). Just so happened to also be a friend’s birthday.
Naturally we baked a mini birthday cake. Or in his words, a sparkles cake.
cute idea!
So totally adorable!
Eeee! I love that you have special “mommy and me” time with your son… those moments with little ones are so precious… they grow way too fast. Also, the mini birthday cake is such an adorable idea! Except I think I would make two mini cakes just for fun… one for my little girl and one for me!!!
How did you make it… do you have a tiny cake pan?
I do have mini cake pans but not teeny-tiny ones… So i just used a biscuit cutter to make a tiny round (made about 4 when dividing the batter between two pans). Then slice the mini cake in half to create two layers, frost as usual. You’re right, definitely have to have one to eat yourself, too! haha!
I love that you have Mommy and me time for him everyday. I am sure he loves it. Did you make te cake/frosting from scratch? If so, will you please post the recipe – it looks really good! Thank you
Too sweet! & your oldest little is cute as a button!
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I love this!! I have an 8 month old too and when she goes down for her nap, love the alone time with my 2 year old and have to tell myself to PUT DOWN the dirty dishes and laundry and enjoy the time together, housework can wait!
Cute cake. Can you share the recipe? Thanks!
Aww that is a great idea, to have mommy and me time while the lil baby is napping
G is adorable!! What a great fun way to spend time together!! sparkle cake.. mmmmm
Ok! Your little man is RIDICULOUSLY cute! I just want to bite his chubby little cheeks! In some ways, I wish they could stay that age forever with their adorable chubs!!! You’ve captured some beautiful pics of your family!
this is lovely! perfect moments for both of you…looks delish!
That little cake is so adorable!!
Kristina
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Wow.. you are such an amazing mom! i hope to be as good as you are when i have kids!
So so sweet and special.
~Steph
Sparkly, Quirky Lifebox
The Quirky Apple
Adorable! Sparkles cake, sparkles eyes:)
I love the beautiful photos you share with us all!
Blessings,
Lisa
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So sweet. I love that you do “mommy + me” time”. He will always remember that time you and him shared together daily. Love the mini cakes. I need to try that for myself and my 2 little girlies.
what a cute idea! so fun to spend those precious moments with him while the baby is sleeping. what cake recipe did you use? and what small pan did you use?
I love your photos! You have a great eye for capturing special moments! And your kids are beyond adorable!!
This is so fun. What do you use for frosting? And can I get a tip for sprinkles just on the side?
Thanks for sharing! Adorbs
Such a sweet time of the day for you I’m sure. I love when parents are thoughtful and realize that the first born has needs and probably sometimes misses when it was just them, mom and dad. I think all families should have this special time when it’s one on one with each child.