We had our back-to-school/meet-the-teacher/drop-off-school-supplies night earlier this week. Miss M loves to bake and really wanted to make back-to-school cake pops for her teachers. Cake pops are a ton of work (in my opinion), but she clearly loves everything about making these adorable little treats, so I did my best to encourage her, even though I don't share the same passion for baking as she does. It was not a perfect experience. I am still learning and remembering that I want to encourage my kids towards their passions. It is especially hard when it feels inconvenient. We had to make an extra trip to the craft store to purchase some specialty items. And, I am still spotting remnants of chocolate and white candy melts on my white cabinets.

In the end, I had to apologize for being a bit grumpy. She loved delivering these little treats around school and it was really fun to see her face light up as she gave away these little labors of love.
They really are a great teacher gift, and I'm so glad that she is able able to bring a smile to her teachers' faces.