“If baking is any labor at all, it’s a labor of love. A love that gets passed from generation to generation.”
~ Regina Brett
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Our little baker girl at two years old:
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And here she is at nine years. Where has the time gone?
Our boy is turning SEVEN on Saturday.
Can’t wait to see you on the weekend, my treasures. xo
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“Grandchildren are one of the sweetest rewards for raising a family.”
~ J. Kelland Perry
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward
What does reward mean to you?
Jennifer's Journal 
I absolutely agree that baking is passed down! My grandmother used to bake with me every time I would visit. Those are the best memories. Your grandchildren are adorable, btw!
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Of course I’m biased, but I agree they are adorable. 🙂 Cooking and baking together do make for priceless memories!
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Thank you Jennifer for sharing this beautiful presentation of your family, there certainly is something very special that happens between grandies and their grands!
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Indeed! A very special relationship. Thank you for dropping by!
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Jennifer, you have adorable grandchildren. ❤ I smiled all the way through this post. And your quote is perfect. Seriously though, parenting is rewarding–but I also look forward to the icing on the cake–being grandparents.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Parenting is definitely rewarding! But like you said, grandchildren are the icing on the cake (speaking of baking, ha ha). If or when you get to that life stage, Wendy, you will see how it is rewarding in a special, different way. 🙂
Thanks! xo
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Jennifer, I suspect my joy will go right through the ceiling. But I’ve got a long wait until then. xo
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One of the perks is observing your child as a parent. 🙂
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Goosebumps and shivers. Can’t wait. It’s already a joy to see my daughter pamper her cat. ❀
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What a sweet post! Grandchildren are indeed one of life’s greatest rewards. And baking with them is a bonus too.
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Thanks. Some of a family’s best memories often revolve around the preparation and the sharing of food. You and your blog know that, hey? 😉
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Absolutely Jennifer!
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Too precious!!!!
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What a beautiful post Jenhifer! And grandchildren are the best reward in the world. We can never be promised them so if they do arrive then it’s a true blessing.
When my MS started to get very progressive, it was around the time our first two were being born and I felt because I couldn’t run round playing or take them to the park etc on my own, I would never bond with them and therefore I would miss out. How wrong I was!! I have such a special bond with each of them that nothing in the world could pull apart.
Your grandchildren are beautiful!! ❤️
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Christine, I’m glad your MS didn’t interfere with the bonding. Grandchildren are such a blessing and I feel very fortunate to have two to call my own. They are indeed a gift. Thanks. 🙂
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Aww…tooo cute! She’s a celebrity chef in the making. ٩(˘◡˘)۶
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Who knows? You could be right! Thanks.
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I teach children, but have non of my own. I can only imagine how rewarding it is to have grandkids.
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It is, in so many ways. I’m sure teaching has rewards of its own! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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Teaching has many rewards. I think I will have a hard time at the end of this year saying goodbye to a group that I have taught for the longest time yet.
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Jennifer gorgeous photos and grandkids. Love seeing them grow up in pictures. My reward would be anything to do with some time to myself. That sounds selfish I know but soon I will be going on an art retreat with two of my sisters(no children). I have not left my children since never. Maybe one night away from them a long time ago and I will be away for three whole nights. I need it and I know they will enjoy dad time.
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Not selfish at all, Kath. Mom needs to take care of herself and be rewarded too. The art retreat sounds perfect for you, while your husband gets quality time with the kids which is valuable too.
Hard to wrap my mind around how fast the children grow. I’m really looking forward to April because I’m going to be caring for them for two whole weeks. Yay!
Jennifer xo
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That will be a blessing, enjoy spoiling them Jennifer.
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Aww, what a cutie patutie Jennifer. And the photo-bombing brother is outstanding! ❤
Diana xo
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Isn’t he, though? Ha ha. He’s a character, that one. 😊
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Wonderful interpretation. So very many rewards!
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Thanks! I totally agree.
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They grow so fast, well it seems fast to us nanna’s one minute they are babes in arms and the next they are all grown
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You’re right about that, Joanne!
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Your grandchildren are the sweetest and I loved this post. Definitely a reward to read; thanks!
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Glad you loved it! Thanks for dropping by. 😊
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Adorable!
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Time does fly, Jennifer. Adorable little baker has become beautiful medium baker! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you, Mark. Yes, you’re right, she isn’t so “little” anymore!
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Definitely the smiles on little ones faces are the best rewards..
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Yes indeed, Elizabeth, their precious smiles are reward enough.
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That is so sweet! My boys never quite took to baking. Surprise surprise.
What does reward mean to me? Probably lots of things, but the first one that comes to mind is the relaxation I finally get after working really hard. You know you can get through the work when you know a dinner out with the family will follow, or a favorite TV show you’ve been waiting to watch, or a great book, etc.
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They didn’t inherit the baking gene from you? 😉
Nothing like delayed gratification to give you incentive for getting the job done! I particularly felt that way when Nanowrimo was on, knowing I would treat myself at the end of the month for writing like a maniac.
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Intermittent rewards are necessary when tackling a novel!
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They are crucial. Btw, this reminds me of yours that I haven’t bought yet but I will!
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Aw, you’re very kind. Thank you. It’s a medical thriller. Not sure if that’s your cup of tea or not, but it was a write-what-you-know sort of thing for me. 🙂
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My tastes are very eclectic. 🙂
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