I have to smile back, even if I'm not exactly sure why I'm being thanked. "My pleasure." I have the first pan of cookies ready, so into the oven they go, and the timer is set, though I raely use it. I can tell when the cookies are done: they smell ready.

Wiping off my hands, I start putting the excess ingredients away. "I think there are mugs around here, but I'm not sure which cabinet."