In May, I sent my first book baby into the great, big world.
This week, I send my first real baby off to Kindergarten.
My buddy, my right-hand lady will begin all-day Spanish immersion Kindergarten. While I know my mid-day grocery store trips will be a little lonelier, I know she is entering a new world of possibility, a new mission field to spread her love and light.
And you know that, at Harlequin Heartwarming, we are all about our strong heroines. I have nothing to worry about this fierce little one, because she's always taken things in stride and adjusted to what life has thrown her way with strength, bravery, and grace. Kindergarten is going to be so much fun for my little extrovert!
Best of all? Soon she will learn how to read. I think we all know what a magical thing that will be.
Not to drown our sorrows, but to celebrate all the wonderful things our girl will learn and do, we're making these Peanut Butter Brownie Truffle Bars from the Crunchy Creamy Sweet blog.
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What do you do to celebrate well?
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Laurie Tomlinson is an award-winning contemporary romance author and cheerleader for creatives. She believes that God’s love is unfailing, anything can be accomplished with a good to-do list, and that life should be celebrated with cupcakes and extra sprinkles. Her novella That’s When I Knew was featured in the Love at First Laugh collection, and her debut novel, With No Reservations, is now available from Harlequin Heartwarming. You can connect with Laurie on her website, Facebook page, and Instagram.
What do you do to celebrate well?
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Laurie Tomlinson is an award-winning contemporary romance author and cheerleader for creatives. She believes that God’s love is unfailing, anything can be accomplished with a good to-do list, and that life should be celebrated with cupcakes and extra sprinkles. Her novella That’s When I Knew was featured in the Love at First Laugh collection, and her debut novel, With No Reservations, is now available from Harlequin Heartwarming. You can connect with Laurie on her website, Facebook page, and Instagram.
Those firsts are really special, aren't they Laurie? I remember all too well walking daughter #1 to her first day of kindergarten and crying on the walk home! Needless to say, I'd gotten over that when it was time for the second daughter to start. We usually celebrate special occasions with a nice bottle of 'bubbly' and a food treat of some kind. Those peanut butter bars will definitely be added to my recipe book! All the best with your debut release!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice! A glass of bubbly is definitely in order here, too.
DeleteVery sweet photo! Both of them, I guess. How lovely to know she'll be learning Spanish at an age when she can still pick it up easily. Love those programs. Wish they'd been available to my own monolingual grownup kids. How wonderful to have a real baby and a book baby out in the world at the same time!
ReplyDeleteYes, I wish I had learned Spanish at that age, too. They say she'll have her high school requirements fulfilled by fourth grade!
DeleteWhat a cute post! And you're killing me! After 3 weeks of strict dieting (per doctor orders) those Peanut butter brownie truffles look to DIE for. I must save this for when I can actually eat something.
ReplyDeleteI can relate, LeAnne! Whenever I'm on elimination diets, I make a mental list of the first thing I'm going to eat -- and it changes regularly :)
DeleteShe is adorable, and so is your book. I remember the kindergarten days fondly. A whole new world is opening up for her, and should be celebrated! Yum.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beth! So many exciting things to look forward to!
DeleteWhat a cutie!! I hope she has a wonderful first day in Kindergarten. My first just left today to head back to college (second year). Between that and deadlines, I think I'll be making those brownies today! I was fidgety...wanting something but not knowing what...and then I saw that photo. LOL, thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy to help LOL! I can't wait to hear her report about her day!
DeleteYour daughter is so pretty and sweet! Good luck to her in kindergarten and to you with your first book. All good reasons to celebrate. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Leigh! I'm a big fan of hers.
DeleteWhat a pretty girl! I love firsts, even when they break your heart a little.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little partial, but agreed :) There's always something exciting about new beginnings!
DeleteWhat a double wonderful thing, a new book out and daughter to kindergarten. The recipe looks fabulous, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Roz!
DeleteBTW everyone...I seriously went to the Crunchy Creamy Sweet site and made these brownies (I substituted gluten free flour and gluten free krispies). Delicious! Perfect with a cup of coffee. I now plan to channel my sugar and caffeine high into typing words lol. If you love Reeses you'll love these.
ReplyDeleteOh, the places your sweetie'll go! She'll come back with stories every day. And thanks for the BTW addition, Rula. I'm always looking for GF alternatives.
ReplyDeleteYes! She is quite the storyteller :)
DeleteWhat a great milestone for your little one. And she'll have her high school requirements by 4th grade??!! Wow. Wishing you the best on the book release, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Patricia!
DeleteWhat an exciting fall! :) She's adorable to boot... And congratulations on your release. I'm terrible at celebrating. I finished a manuscript and painted my toenails a celebratory hot pink. Does that count? LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat definitely counts, Patricia! Sometimes my best celebration is a much-needed nap.
DeleteIf I send you my address, will you mail me a brownie?
ReplyDeleteMy baby started 7th grade.
Hahaha! If we have any left :)
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