The teacher marked the day on the calendar

Everybody knew that today was the day

Samuel was turning five and there was no

Chocolate Chips and Coconut
Vanilla and some salt
Fun that won't soon halt

Chocolate chip thievery

And wafting warmth

As mother, little sister and I

Bake against the chill

On a snowy December day

The kitchen warmed by the inviting smell of the gooey cookies fill the house.

The preparation lasted longer than expected,