It was my son's birthday on Friday. One of our traditions is that I make a fun cake or cupcakes in the theme of the birthday child's choice. Nicholas insisted on these monster cupcakes. I had to alter them from the original version which used far too much frosting and have proven difficult too transport. I stayed up past his bedtime Thursday night decorating. He came into my room early Friday morning waking me up saying, "Mom, those are the BEST monster cupcakes you have ever made!" What could make a mom happier than that?!
He repeated the same sentiment multiple times throughout the day and into Saturday. I'm so glad he appreciates my efforts. I do find it humorous that they are only the second monster cupcakes I have ever made, but I'll take an enthusiastic compliment like that whenever I can get one!
It's the SIMPLE THINGS like a heartfelt compliment from a newly eleven year old boy that warms my heart and makes me smile!
Here is Nicholas with the 18 friends he invited to his birthday party at school.
And this is the cupcake cake I made for his birthday party on Saturday! He told me he specifically chose this design because he thought it would be easy for me to do and he knew I had been working hard on the last minute (less than 2 days, but that is a story for another blog post) party. He has his moments, but most of the time I couldn't ask for a sweeter, more thoughtful son!
Happy Birthday!
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my daughter loves them!!! me too!
Posted by: Claire | November 06, 2011 at 11:06
GREAT monster cupcakes! I've pinned them for next Halloween.
Posted by: janice | November 06, 2011 at 13:25
yeah, that was cool. Gonna have to try my hand at making them
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Posted by: makana | November 06, 2011 at 15:32