Another all-nighter...

Another all-nighter tonight...

It is almost 1:00 am and as I sit here in the office, with my pate choux baking in the convection oven, my croissants awaiting their 3rd turn, biscotti awaiting a second bake, and my husband snoring in the back, I realize how blessed we are.  Yes, I said blessed. Even though we are sort of 'stuck' in this position, working 24 hour days at times, we are truly fortunate that we are able to do this.

 I thank God everytime a customer walks in our doors, for all the business we get, whether it be for a small order or a large event, like tomorrow.  We knew what we were getting into when we decided to open a retail front, we were aware that there would be many sleepless nights in the beginning, and we have been well aware that this month, this wonderful October, is going to be CRAZY!  As in weddings every weekend, huge catering orders, business events, and many many custom cakes crazy.  (in a good way, of coarse, the busier we are, the better our business grows.)

So yes, I am happy, over-joyed, tired, and baking all at once. One of these days, we will be able to hire staff and actually have a decent work/life balance.  But until then, we will tough it out.  Whatever it takes.

And by the way, my husband isn't really snoring, but he is sleeping.  Definitely not fair.