Candy making is not for the faint of heart. . .

I know that Christmas is a time for being with family and friends and baking...yada, yada, yada...but frankly candy making is for the birds! And I say that with love...

My best friend Ash's family is coming to her house this weekend along with my mom and Sandy, her best friend who's my 3rd mama, for the Christmas extravaganza. So, in preparation for the big night, the house must be cleaned, food made, stockings hung, Christmas lights on, and candy boxes made...which is where our little tale begins.

I love to help, esp. Mrs. Vickie who is always doing things for other...but let me tell you that after spending nearly 4 hours spreading peanut butter on 300 ritz crackers and then dipping them in chocolate, I can most definitely tell you two things...

1. If I never have to see, smell, or taste chocolate, ritz crackers, and peanut butter again, I just might be a happy camper. I mean, after washing continuously and vigorously, I still have that junk under my nails.

And....

2. For all of you people who may, in the near future, receive Christmas goodies from me...don't expect much...you'll probably just get a box of Chips A'Hoy with a bow on it.

Will post pics tomorrow.

Merry Christmas and Happy Baking!