business. Once the computer work is done, Mike and I will finish the baking projects for the following day – custom cakes for clients, dozens of cupcakes for markets or fairs, and/or polymer clay cake toppers ordered through my Etsy site. We are in bed by 11 to get a few hours of sleep before it starts all over again! 9. Your kids’ favorite books right now and why: “The Busy Body Book” – all about our bodies and how they work. They are very keen on figuring out how all their parts work and what happens when they eat something (and where babies come from, but we’re not getting too specific there).
“in the moment” with them, putting everything else out of your mind. Parenthood isn’t a spectator sport – if they are on the playground – play with them. Teach them their letters and to tie their shoes – don’t wait for school to do it. Most importantly, listen to them. Give them a chance to tell you their worries, their fears, and their triumphs (what they are proud of, not necessarily what you are, or what society praises). 12. Secret to a good family relationship: If something is important to one, it’s important to all. That means helping my son with his current puzzle obsession, answering my daughter’s infinite stream of questions on her topic of the day, making sure my husband gets time to go biking and giving myself a break sometimes, too. 13. Favorite places to visit in Massachusetts and why: Wachusett Mountain for hiking, skiing, or their family events. This is extra-special for us because we got married at the ski lodge. Also the Pioneer Valley (Amherst, Northampton) as we both went to UMass.
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Miranda Greenhalgh, of Rutland, makes cupcakes with her husband Mike and two kids Natalie, 4, and James, 3.
10. Wish for my kids: I want them to grow up to be kind people, to respect and see value in others, and especially in themselves, no matter where life takes them.
14. Current family obsessions: Understandably, my kids are obsessed with what their next birthday cake will look like. Every cake I make (even ones for bridal showers), my son says he wants for his birthday. Sadly, both kids are going to have to wait because their birthdays are months away.
11. Parent Involvement means: Doing the best you can every day to be engaged in your children’s lives – to spend time
15. One sentence to describe me: As is true for everything worthwhile in this world, I am a work in progress.
Also “Over and Under the Snow” – they love anything to do with wildlife and the animals that live near them.
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