I love to spoil my grandchildren, and I love to bake cookies, so naturally the two seem to go together! I bake a lot of cookies at my house. Noah, Mia, and Alex prefer the Chocolate "Mamaw Cookies"!
We love chocolate! |
When I visit the grand-kids, I bake cookies.
Mamaw Cookies! |
When I can't visit, I often mail cookies. Lucas and his family live the farthest distance away, so theirs are often mailed.
When I mail cookies to Lucas, I always write "from Mamaw" in large letters on the box with a Sharpie, and add an address label underneath. I write his name in big letters with a Sharpie, too, along with his address so he knows he has mail from Mamaw! I always get such nice "Thank You" calls and videos!
I guess that's why Grandson Lucas started calling them the "Mamaw Cookies"! When a package is delivered, he is disappointed when it is not cookies! (Okay, I usually send them in a recycled Amazon box, so I guess that is confusing!)
One day I received an almost tearful call from Lucas. "Mamaw", he said, "Saturday I get chocolate milk, and I need "Mamaw Cookies" to go with it, and I don't have any "Mamaw Cookies". So what did I do? Like any "Super Mamaw", I went straight to the kitchen, baked cookies, and mailed them the next day! Yes, they did arrive by Saturday - just in time for the Chocolate Milk!
Usually I mail the Peanut Butter Cookies, but once I added 5 of the Chocolate to see if Lucas liked them. He loved them! Shortly afterwards, I received another call from Lucas. "Mamaw, I sad". I asked why he was sad. Lucas answered, "Because I only got to eat 2 of the Chocolate "Mamaw Cookies", and they're gone, and I need more".
Gone, but not forgotten! |
On a trip to Disney World with granddaughters Aleyna and Abby, I surprised them by baking "Mamaw Cookies" while they were out. They were very excited!
When Aleyna and Abby visited us recently (along with Mommy and Daddy), I made their favorite, a double batch of the Peanut Butter "Mamaw Cookies". There were plenty to eat while they were here, and plenty to take home!
Here's some examples:
You can get a "Mamaw Cookie...
...for Potty Training:
- If you go "Stinky" in the Potty
- If you are dry in the morning
...when they are sick:
- After you take your medicine
- After your Breathing Treatment
...to reward good sleeping habits:
- If you go to bed without crying, you get a treat in the morning
- If you stay in bed all night
...to reward good behavior,
...and even to encourage good eating habits:
- If you make a "Happy Plate" (eating all, or at least most of your vegetables)
Even Lucas's dog Cody loves "Mamaw Cookies"! Watch out! He has been known to quickly snatch one out of baby Landon's hand!
Cody didn't get this cookie! |
Lucas and Leslie |
I sent plenty of Peanut Butter and Chocolate "Mamaw Cookies" this time!
Dear Lucas,
Yes, the Family Reunion is on a Saturday! I'm bringing "Mamaw Cookies". Tell Mommy and Daddy to bring the Chocolate Milk!
Love,
Mamaw
xoxoxo
Check out the recipes!
Nancy's Peanut Butter Bar Cookies
Double Chocolate Bar Cookies
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