Yesterday and this morning, as we were cooking, I had been telling Yehoshua about how we were making food to take to my aunt, "because they have a new little baby". I was trying to help him understand what had changed since we last saw them (e.g. the round tummy was gone and now a new little baby).

As I put the waffles into a bag, I said, "Now, don't touch these. We're taking these with us. Do you remember why we're taking food along?"

Yehoshua said, "Because they have a new little baby. Mommy, is the baby really hungry?"

I laughed! "Yehoshua, new little babies don't eat waffles! What do new little babies eat?"

"Mama's milk." ;)

To each item, I taped an index card with the name of the food and instructions for baking or re-warming. No one likes mystery meals. ;)

One thing that helps me "find the time" to make food to share with others is simply making extras. I made a double batch of Italian bread rather than a single loaf, so I could give away one loaf and have another left for us. It's a little more work (okay, basically any major cooking right now is "more work" than I'd be doing!") but it's still less time than making a whole meal just to give away. :)

I actually ended up making a triple batch of waffles this morning. Joshua made strawberry and apple toppings/sauces, which we sent along with this bag of cooked waffles. Homemade waffles are a great quick breakfast when warmed in the toaster. And making a triple batch allowed enough for our breakfast, a few leftovers for us, and 20 squares to share. :)

Last night before bed I stamped a quick congratulatory card to tuck in with this lavender-floral baby bath towel. :)

P.S. If you haven't already read it, Michelle has a great post of tips for providing food for others! :)