We can't escape the excitement of Christmas. Especially now that Ethan is almost 5. He is more than a little enthusiastic every time he sees Christmas lights as we drive around, or decorations in the stores.We recently received a gingerbread house kit, which he saw. Of course he started hounding us to make it ever since we got it. So, one evening before he could ask yet again, we broke out the set and made a gingerbread house.
The kids loved it, and I have to say, with really young kids the sets are the way to go. We've baked our own gingerbread and made our own icing in years past. All that waiting wears on the patience of little ones. This kit had all the pieces cut and icing already in a squeezable bag. Simple, slightly neater and much faster for that holiday tradition.
I'm not saying we won't bake them in the future when the kids are older, have more patience, and better fine motor skills. But for the next few years I think I'm going to cheat a little. At least on the gingerbread houses for the kids. We may become quite the gingerbread family if the excitement factor holds out a few more years.
2 comments:
Looks like fun! I have done both ways and used graham crackers and frosting (not recommended). I think I like the SMELL though of real gingerbread. I love the picture in the bookcase!
I tried real gingerbread once and failed miserably, so I am all about the pre-made helpers. Though the smell of fresh IS delightful. The kids look like they are enjoying themselves very much, so I guess that is the best, most important part, anyway! Maybe the kits should come with gingerbread candles....
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