Cozy Mess of a Family

"Thank you, Meir. You're so smart," Ercilia beamed while patting Meir on the head. 

Though it has taken a bit of work, eventually, the butter and sugar have all been combined. It helps that once the butter has melted, the sugar dissolves more easily. 

"Next, we have to add the eggs," she gulped, hopefully not loud enough for him to hear. 

Even with Drystan around to guide her, she would still end up cracking the eggs most of the time. Like what he has always recommended, Ercilia pulls out another clean bowl and tries to crack the first egg in it. Meir peers over the edge, holding his breath in anticipation.

"You did it, Cil! Keep going!"  Meir cheered when it succeeded, holding up a hand that Ercilia high-fived. 

"Okay, here goes the next one!"