"But, again, that's what parenting is: making a big mess and hurting your back while doing so." Well THAT'S a whole mood. And also an accurate description of my week

As for cookies, I am doing the usual Traditional stuff, but this year, I found a recipe for lemon crinkle cookies that I want to try. Because I also enjoy trying to fit more things in my fridge when it is stuffed full (the dough needs to be refrigerated before baking).