Teenagers are funny creatures, they want so much to be grown up and have their "freedom", but they are not ready for the responsibility that comes with adulthood.
My eldest has left school and I am actively encouraging her to seek some employment, or go to college. To my horror she is showing no interest. I know how hard it is for her and I think she feels that she will wait till after her holiday with her Grandparents, but try telling a moody 16 yr old that all the jobs will have gone to uni students by the time she gets back!
I have now had to resort to tough love - something I used to find hard to understand, but now as a parent I know it is sometimes essential.
Mum, have you got 50p for the shop.....NO
Can you get me this at the shop.....NO
We are trying so hard to help her understand that everything we have has cost money, the time she spends on the computer = electricity and internet subscription.
watching the TV = electricity, TV License and Sky subscription.
I know that one day the penny will drop, but until then I will keep chipping away with my fingers crossed. Hoping that she will do something worthwhile with her time.
I made these truffles last week and they were delicious, next time I make them I will coat them with white or milk chocolate for an extra treat.
Rum Truffles
4 egg yolks
8 oz cooking chocolate
4 oz unsalted butter
6 oz icing sugar
2 dessertspoonfuls rum
Cream butter and sugar
Beat in egg yolks
Melt Chocolate
Mix all ingredients together (chocolate last as it sets quickly)
Cool in fridge then roll into balls, coat with cocoa or vermicelli if desired.
