Decorating Cookies

Ok, this is where I admit that I have not yet started to make Christmas cookies.  I did make a batch of peanut clusters for a cookie exchange because it was something I could making using the crockpot.  I am starting to think I may have a slightly sick love affair going on with my crockpots.  Anyway, the kids have not been lacking for cookies even if I'm not making them.  I brought 11 dozen home from said cookie exchange (which the kids devoured in 3 days) and we brought some home from a friend yesterday (the kids devoured those in about an hour or two).  But I fear now the time has finally come for me to make cookies myself.

To make up for my total lack of domesticity (is that a word? not sure but it sounds good so I'm running with it), I picked up a pre-made kit of gingerbread cookie things at Target the other day.  Yes, I love those pre-made kits when you find them in the clearance section.  Cookies, frosting, sprinkles, everything you need to just hand to the kids and say have fun.  You get points for being a cool mom and your planning time was about zero.  So last night after finishing dinner the kids all got to decorate a gingerbread cookie.  Ok, Ellie did not decorate one. She just ate one but next year I'm sure she'll be in on the fun.