Ahh, the weekend. I just spotted a picture on my phone that took me back and I had to share.
My little kitchen assistant.
Of course, Monday’s here and it’s time to work, but I think my cortisol levels decreased when I saw this image, so I decided to share.
My little sous chef.
There’s nothing like deciding to make brownies for a friend, and having some time to do it.
My aunt taught me that when children want to help, allow them to do it, even if they might make mistakes or slow you down… because this will encourage them to continue helping through the years, instead of learning that mom or dad doesn’t want them in the kitchen (or wherever it is).
So when Felicity held up her arms to me while I was stirring, I decided to teach her to stir.
She also helped herself to a taste of the batter… can’t say I didn’t do the same.
Judging by the expression on her face, I think she liked it.
Like mother like daughter.
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This post was written by qni_it on October 3, 2011
very cute! My 2 yr old doesn’t want help with anything; she is Miss Independent. She pushes us away when she climbs into a vehicle so that we step back and don’t help her in. This morning she was trying to put on her socks. She kept repeating, “No help me.” After about a minute of trying and not getting the sock on, she looked up, “Mommy, help me, please.” They know when they need help and when they want to try things on their own. It’s up to us to let them learn, even though it does take longer. The hard thing for us parents is to take the time and let them learn.
So true about letting your kids help in the kitchen. My grandmother lived with us when I was growing up and she barely let my mom, her daughter, in the kitchen and I certainly wasn’t welcomed. It was my mom who would let me help bake, but anything else I was not a part of. Now at 41 I like to quote the saying “I only have a kitchen because it came with the house”. Sure on occasion I get a notion to dig out a cookbook or two and pretend to be Julia Child but it doesn’t last for long.
Good luck with your future endeavors, will miss seeing in the mornings.