Cooking Darling Boy Style

Last night I was way to tired to actually make dinner. So Tristen, Connor and I all voted and decided pancakes for dinner was the best option. Tristen was overly tired and VERY whiny so I thought "why not let him help" So I pulled Tristen up to the counter, he stood on the chair ( I was right behind him). I let him measure out the mix, crack the egg, pour in the milk and stir.

It wasn't a complete disaster, Tristen was so amazed and proud of himself. He has never "cooked" with us before. It always made me nervous but tonight I knew I was cleaning the kitchen anyway and what is the harm. He actually didn't make much of a mess. He is very careful, he concentrates so hard to make sure he does it "right". It is cute now but I have this sinking feeling this determination might come and bite me on the butt later on.

He watched me as I put the globs of mix on the pan, I let him help me flip them. He stood their at my feet with his plate waiting for his pancakes so patiently. Sometimes he surprises me, He takes direction so well, he wants to help so badly and I kick myself sometimes when I see how happy it makes him. It reminds me that I need to step out of the mommy mode more and let him do things. Regardless of the mess he makes because in the end it is more important that my child is happy, feels self worth and accomplishment than having a clean kitchen.