Late Night Lamingtons

It started about four months ago. Every week Obi would have to do four pages and add them to his book-

At the end of the laborious four months of researching, searching for pictures, and drawing, the fifth grade has a Nation Fair all day in their classroom.

Isaac had to finish up his poster for the fair last night.

He procrastinated on this one, but it turned out okay in the end.

And what did MOM get to do until 2 in the morning?? Hmmm... Well, it's a fair, and what do we do at a fair? EAT! For this particular fair, the cuisine was a sampling of traditional food from your country.

Wow, who made THAT mess? Cut me some slack I was in a hurry!:-) I started around 8:00. Who knew what a nightmare these little treats could be and Obi is not the only one who procrastinated!

The finished product. They are called Lamingtons after Charles Wallace Baillie, Lord Lamington, governer of Queensland, who wore some kind of hat that resembled the square cakes. Ironically, he hated the things, and supposedly it was something created by the cook as a creative way to use stale or burnt sponge cake. These little cakes were served at various ceremonial functions In Queensland, and over time became a favorite of the Aussies, served with tea in the afternoon. Schools and other groups even use them for school fundraisers, called Lamigton drives, because of their popularity. They're actually pretty yummy-but NEVER AGAIN. What a night!

Even though Obi did not stay up nearly as late as I did, he was up much later than his normal bed time and we were both VERY tired!

But, in the end, it was all worth it. Obi is such a great kid, and so smart. And just look at those adorable freckles!:-) I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project with him. And if I never see another chocolate dipped, coconut-covered, sponge cake square again, that would be just fine with me!!