Homemade Birthday Dinner

Homemade Birthday Table Setting

A sweet little grandson is expected to visit me after he gets home from school. It is his birthday today.  He will arrive with his sister, brothers, and mother.  I am to provide a quick dinner before they head back to their own house. (His birthday party will be this coming weekend at home.)

All day I have been wondering what I could do to make the dinner special for my grandson.  Our budget is very limited and I do not have any decorations.  I am not able to go out much so I had to think of a homemade way to present a nice dinner without any shopping or expense.

A 3 year old baby is my helper today.  We talked about what we could do for his brother's birthday.  He was happy to see I already had a couple of presents ready.  I had bought these months ago when we were on a medical trip in the next state. They were wrapped (with my ample supply of Christmas wrapping paper) and safely put aside for when they were needed.

The baby asked me, "Do you have a cake, Me`me?"  I pointed to something I had baked a couple of days ago.  I had made a chocolate cake as a treat for the household.  There was less than 1/2 of the cake left. The baby said, "That's not a cake. That's a piece of cake." He is so cute. I decided to make the best of what I had available and carefully cut the remainder of the cake into little pieces. These were then placed on little plates, covered with plastic wrap, and set out on the table for later.

The table was set with grown up dishes and glasses, since I don't have any paper plates. (Did you notice how expensive paper plates are these days?)  When my grandchildren arrive later and see the table set in such a grown up way, they will feel special and excited!

I will have to put straws in the glasses to make it easier for the children to drink from them. They are a bit heavy even though they are pretty.

Earlier in the day, I made a batch of 8 little homemade pizzas from scratch. I then put these in the freezer. Just before the children arrive, I will remove the pizzas from the freezer and bake them. The children will be delighted. 

This is just a fast, last minute event that will be very special.  Simple, happy days at home with the family are such a blessing. I am very grateful.

Blessings 

Mrs. White

PS - In a couple of weeks, I will announce the exciting news about my new book that will be available very soon.  It is a humble cookbook.  I hope you will like it.

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Taking Care of Four Generations in one House -  In Pursuit of Christian Duty.

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