Waxhaw MOPS: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

MOPS 2011-2012 MOMSense Theme

MomSense: Bold • Loving • Sensible – equips moms to embrace their mothering instincts and develop their own parenting style while navigating through the myriad of daily mom decisions. Most women wonder:

How do I decide what to do when I really don’t know what to do?

Should I trust my intuition?

With so much available information, how do I discern what’s best?

What are the most important family values?

Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves being bold and taking risks, loving those in the game with us and being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.

Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps. Sometimes we follow the instructions of “experts.” Sometimes we follow the advice of trusted friends. Sometimes we decide our “house rules” work best for our family. Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy. Relying on a spouse or mentor can help us play more effectively. And, most of all, developing a strong God-Sense is essential for mothering. Growing as a mom through the analogy of game playing assures every mom gains confidence in her abilities as a mom.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Served at MOPS on October 14th by Laurel Haines

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. b. sugar
1 packet vanilla inst. pudding (4 serving size)
2 c. pumpkin
2 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 package of semi-sweet choc. chips

Cream butter, sugar and pudding
Add pumpkin and eggs
Mix dry ingredients. Add dry to creamy.
Mix in choc. chips.
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-15 min. or until done througout