4/365 - Birthday Cupcakes

4/365 - Birthday Cupcakes
Originally uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel

I only saw Isobel for about thirty seconds today as I kissed Jon goodbye this morning. She was snuggled up to her daddy. We really need to get her to start being able to use a blanket at night again. I don't kiss Isobel goodbye in the mornings in fear of waking her up - although I do blow her a kiss.

Jon drove Isobel out to Chilliwack as she is spending the night with Alida. I had a meeting that ended late and wouldn't be able to get her when Jon dropped her off on his way to work. And this way would be able to decorate cupcakes without Isobel demanding attention in the evening.

So I think I've done well with Isobel's first night away from us. I've managed to only call three times. I miss her though. But apparently she's having too much fun to miss us. I missed out on my baby's first taste of dill pickle - which she apparently loves. And Annika has loved having Isobel around and even changed diapers. Here's hoping that she sleeps well for Alida tonight.

The cupcakes for Isobel's birthday didn't turn out quite how I was hoping and took longer to complete than I anticipated. I ended up adding a lot of red food colouring and then got paranoid on the amount of food colouring I was adding so decided to settle for pink. But the pink ended up being a salmon mousse pink - oh well.....my new plan is to take some mommy time one weekend a month to bake and decorate cupcakes in order to practice so Isobel's second birthday's cupcakes turn out a bit prettier. Our co-workers may end up hating me for forcing them to eat so many cupcakes, but oh well maybe by the time Isobel hits school I'll be better at decorating.

Jon arrived home to a candlelight apartment. And then was put to work making egg salad for sandwiches for tomorrow. So much for a nice romantic evening. Maybe if Isobel sleeps well for Alida she'd be willing to take her again some night soon so that Jon and I can have some grownup time together; we'll survive him working evenings but I miss spending time with him.

Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 6 Nov 09, 9.57PM PDT.