PTA and Cake

So what do PTA and cake have in common?

I've been in a few PTA committee meetings and let me tell you they have a lot in common.
A friend of mine in the neighborhood, loves baking as much as I do. I have to admit
I'd rather go to the dentist than a committee meeting... but knowing there is a possibility she's
made her famous red velvet cake motivates me to attend anyway.

This week at our school, devoted Mom's are working hard getting ready for the Scholastic Book
Fair in the Media Center... I made a couple of pound cakes yesterday for the opening event for
teachers... and my friend made her famous Red Velvet...

These ladies worked tirelessly day and night to make it look fantastic. There are cute little kitten posters with inspirational quotes, fuzzy pencils topped with hot pink feathers... oh and BOOKS... lots of books. My son could not contain his enthusiasm for attending the book fair today. The book fair is pretty exciting anyway. These Mom's literally work into the night.
Why add cake?

The PTA Moms show love everyday by their hard work and they understand cake makes special events even more special. The Media Center was abuzz with teachers enjoying cake, writing down wishes and children spying to sneak a look... Teacher's stop one another in the hall excitedly sharing with one another what the cake choices are for the day and the cool new books that have come out. Friends on Face Book are writing notes to one another asking for recipes and writing about their exciting cake filled day.

The PTA Moms show their love for their family, community and school by volunteering at the book fair. Homemade cake represents this love in a warm, sweet way. It's another way to wordlessly say thank you to our teacher's and that you mean the world to us.

Cake is Love and so is PTA.