This post was supposed to go up on Thanksgiving Day! Hence the title… Lol. Best laid plans…. Still, the feeling holds and I decided to keep the title :)

This year has given me so much to be thankful for… Especially the little tiny feet that fill my heart with joy and my life with wonder and chaos. I am thankful for the chaos too, even if it takes a look back to appreciate the tender beauty in that disruption.

Time has been flying so fast that I now find myself reminding me to take advantage of the moment now and simply be in it. I have not been an in-the-moment kind of person for so many years now, but little feet (LF) makes it so much easier. Hours pass when the gentle rhythm of a little heart beating against mine and soft whoosh of breathing on the crook of my neck… I mean hours and it has not felt restless at all. Sometimes, I fall asleep and wake up in the same exact position but with a smile on my face. I have done nothing for hours, yet I feel so accomplished, in having provided security and comfort to LF. Cuddles never felt so satisfying… :)

And, yet, I do find myself fighting to find space and time to breathe .. Yes, it is not all cuddles and coziness.. There is a lot of crying - LF and me.. Me, for the lack of sleep, time, space … the lack of me. And, yet, I know it is precious. And, yet, I complain and get frustrated with the situation. And, yet, I remind myself to let go, and enjoy. LOL.. And the cycle repeats..

This cake is the first I have baked in 3 months! So, I felt I really must post it. And, it also helps that it is super easy to make :).

So, that’s it. I don’t have time to write more. But, do make this cake; because it is well worth relishing a slice or two of, in those stolen moments of peace and self-reflection :). This cake actually get better the next day and keep nicely for 3-4 days simply covered on the counter. This is thanks to the amount of butter and using the almond flour that makes for a richer, moister cake.