agreed on by us as a team.
So read on and see,
how this topic spoke to me,
Just hoping I don't make you scream.
Character Traits
Such a difficult concept to teach,
explain character, but don't preach.
He's old enough to understand,
the first lesson she'd planned,
In this, her initial outreach.
Yes, she knows he's only four,
a good little boy to his core.
Begin with just right and wrong,
to start, the concept's multi-pronged.
Master this, then she'll move on to more.
They talked and talked and talked,
while he ate and played and walked.
Play fair and don't cheat,
take your turn, share your sweet,
Her boy got it, and she wasn't shocked.
Peppermint Devil's Food Cupcakes
To be sure though, before she moved on,
gave him paper, glue stick, crayon.
"Your favorite character, show me.
Is it sharing? Maybe honesty?"
Then I'll check to see what you've drawn"
She could see his idea start to brew,
Proudly showed her when he was all through.
"Son what is this?"
she asked with a kiss,
"My favorite character, Mom, Pikachu."
Before you go, click on this link to my talented friend Diane's Character themed poem:
A Four-Footed Character
A Four-Footed Character
Peppermint Devil's Food Cupcakes
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Ingredients:
1 box Devil's Food cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
4 eggs
1 box instant York Dark Chocolate Peppermint pudding mix, divided
12 York Dark Chocolate Thins peppermint patties,halved
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp peppermint extract
3 TBSP powdered sugar
12 York Dark Chocolate Thins peppermint patties, halved
Directions:
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners into cupcake pans, or grease the wells.
*Beat the cake mix, 1 cup milk, oil, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, eggs and 3 TBSP of the pudding mix for 2 minutes.
*Fill each cupcake well to about 2/3 full. Place 1/2 of a peppermint patty onto each, then press down gently, just to submerge in the batter.
*Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the center springs back to the touch. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
*Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp peppermint extract, powdered sugar, and the remaining pudding mix to the bowl. Beat until thick. Dollop or pipe about 1 - 2 TBSP of the frosting onto the center of each cupcake. Top each with a candy half.
1 box Devil's Food cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
4 eggs
1 box instant York Dark Chocolate Peppermint pudding mix, divided
12 York Dark Chocolate Thins peppermint patties,halved
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp peppermint extract
3 TBSP powdered sugar
12 York Dark Chocolate Thins peppermint patties, halved
Directions:
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners into cupcake pans, or grease the wells.
*Beat the cake mix, 1 cup milk, oil, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, eggs and 3 TBSP of the pudding mix for 2 minutes.
*Fill each cupcake well to about 2/3 full. Place 1/2 of a peppermint patty onto each, then press down gently, just to submerge in the batter.
*Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the center springs back to the touch. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
*Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp peppermint extract, powdered sugar, and the remaining pudding mix to the bowl. Beat until thick. Dollop or pipe about 1 - 2 TBSP of the frosting onto the center of each cupcake. Top each with a candy half.
Bwahahahaha! So close!
ReplyDeleteDelightful!
And that's just how it is with kids, isn't it? So close and then they snatch it away from you.
DeleteSweet! If only all parents let their kids be who they are.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a difficult balance between being who they are and teaching them right from wrong.
DeletePikachu. Well, what would you expect from a 4 year old, is my thought. Pokemon are so popular; my son was definitely into them but I don't know that much. Maybe Pikachu has the characteristics the Mom is trying to teach? These cupcakes - where do find those puddings? I must shop at boring stores that only have vanilla, butterscotch, lemon and chocolate! Oh, and pumpkin flavor in the fall. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteUgh, I was on Pokeman overload for years and years.
DeleteI found these Sonic milkshake flavored pudding at Walmart, I bought a bunch of the flavors.
I remember my girls loving Pokemon when they were little and then a few years back it was all the rage again.
ReplyDeleteI know, I thought once it died down that was it, I was surprised to see it come to life again.
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