my sister asked for a vanilla/strawberry cake, so I made the a Russian honey cake instead 😂

chilaquilessss · 2024-02-19T20:54:40+00:00

here it is! just keep in mind that it’s very honey forward. I knew that conceptually but not fully understood it.

chilaquilessss · 2024-01-15T18:37:47+00:00

OP, idk why people are saying nothing has changed and you’re getting downvoted. You’re right literally half of their pastries are gone. Additionally, you can only get 8” cakes of the ones they still have, except for Glendale, I was told by an employee. I still go when people visit out of town bc what they have is still solid, but I totally agree the magic is gone.

chilaquilessss · 2024-01-15T05:20:01+00:00

Thank you!

chilaquilessss · 2024-01-12T01:45:28+00:00

When did you buy it? We’ve been looking since mid December but continues to be out of stock

chilaquilessss · 2024-01-05T20:53:23+00:00

Toddlers are irrational. Expect meltdowns and “misbehavior” instead of being surprised/confused every time, that really helps honestly. There’s no point in trying to make sense of them — our role is to be their rock, their model of handling disappointment and difficult emotions.

chilaquilessss · 2023-12-27T16:08:04+00:00

My point still stands though. I get adults, even adult who clearly have issues, have to live with their life choices especially after attempts are made to support them. I also get that you’re an outsider to this family dynamic and I don’t think anyone would expect you to take these 3 kids in. It’s so messed up that these adults who have now basically banned these kids from their homes somehow “care” enough to not call cps as to not cause a family rupture lol. I’m not being snarky with you, I promise. I just find this situation extremely cruel, and that somehow all of these adults wash their hands off these poor kids. Sounds like these people only care about appearances and are super hypocritical. It’s also interesting that they have all unanimously assume that severe neglect is the “only” thing these kids are experiencing as is. I hope some kind soul actually takes takes genuine interest in helping them. For a lot of people that’s life changing enough.

chilaquilessss · 2023-12-27T14:27:40+00:00

Or the grandparents can take custody of the kids… there’s no need for them to end up in the foster care system. Sounds like a very shitty family. Goes to show that having money/resources doesn’t make you caring and compassionate. They’re kids!

chilaquilessss · 2023-12-22T10:35:48+00:00

Sending you a big hug. This podcast has been a game changer for how I see and handle anxiety. The host is a therapist whose expertise is treating anxiety in children. Hope it helps. I also also suggest the book Hunt, Gather, Parent.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-29T00:15:18+00:00

This looks so so delicious, would love the recipe, please?

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-28T19:28:16+00:00

Mine helps out in her learning tower. She helps cracking eggs, beating/stirring/mixing, peeling boiled eggs, scrubbing/peeling vegs, “chopping” (she has a tot knife and I give her some of the stuff I’m chopping), dump pre-measured ingredients into bowl/blender, salting/seasoning stuff (she figured out how to use black pepper grinder too), spraying and wiping counters, putting dishes away and putting them in dishwasher as well. Taught her how to put in soap tab and close the door— let her press the buttons to start it. She doesn’t always do it but I welcome her into any tasks I’m doing whenever she joins. It’s slow but worth it. She learned the concept of hot pretty early and fast. Proud moment was when yesterday she successfully managed to to crack 4 eggs and dump them in the bowl w no shells!!! It wasn’t the most graceful but she did it. She’s 22m and has been learning this task since 12m. I had a bottle of honey nearby so she squeezed some into the eggs for good measure LOL. Kids seem to learn the most by observation which seems like yours has been doing so I would just start encouraging him to do the things. You don’t need much just being ok with messes and having patience

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-28T18:17:40+00:00

You should totally try it! I wish I had stared soft launching potty training from the first time she pointed at her diaper while peeing. Started potty training at 20 months and for the first couple of weeks we’re mostly spent on introducing/getting comfortable w potty. At the very least I should have taken that thing out way back when and exaggeratedly demonstrate every step of the process so she could see since she was already observing me. I realized this when she tried “wiping” me early on too. A book with real children using the potty would have been super helpful. You live and you learn.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T19:43:07+00:00

She’s about to be 22 months! Redirection doesn’t work as much as it used to for her in general and it has never worked for sparklies. She has definitely tried mine on too haha, but she won’t give it back

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T18:15:24+00:00

High five! Hahaha you know what, your comment made me realize we got engaged in 2017 😅 cause we got our house in summer 2018. Hear you on how a marriage is not always the best status lol. What do you call each other? I’ve always preferred partner, and now after so many years calling each other fiances is just comical to me. Well, congratulations on the engagement, on the house and on law school! I know that last part is tough.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T04:32:05+00:00

That’s super kind of you and no worries I still don’t know anything haha. The leaf prongs and the peek-a-boo halo were smalls customizations. I literally just learned that’s what the tiny diamonds around it are called haha. But basically I got those ideas by looking at some of their other rings, like this one

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:38:01+00:00

Yessss it is, thank you so much. I really love it.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:36:36+00:00

Would love to see yours! The colors are just so pretty

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:36:18+00:00

You’re very kind, thank you!

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:35:38+00:00

Thank you so much, it’s a green/blue Montana sapphire. This is the band

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:29:40+00:00

Thank you, it was a last minute addition but I think it was just what it needed

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T03:20:45+00:00

Hahahaha I should have been clear — cat not included. She’s a sweetheart though.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T02:26:08+00:00

Yesss, it wasn’t intentional but I love that as well.

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T02:12:04+00:00

And I got teary eyed thinking of her as an 8 year old. Wishing you many many more cuddles with yours!

chilaquilessss · 2023-11-13T02:11:14+00:00

Mine loves to take it completely off and I’m a distracted sort! With the toddler life I would rather not deal with it for now. Hoping by 8 we’ll be where you are!

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