((((Beth)))) I know exactly what you mean. I miss my mum too especially during the holidays. She used to bake up a storm for Christmas and New Years, so I've taken on the tradition. It took me 25 YEARS to get one recipe down and have it taste like hers. When I tasted the cookies I cried my eyes out like a baby...LOL

Hang in there....you'll be fine and I'm sure your cookies will be a hit! Merry Christmas!