Ryan was at home with the girls today, and he decided to do something special with Lily while Mia napped this morning. They made Rice Krispy Treats. Lily loves to cook. Anytime we're making something in the kitchen we hear "I help! Go get step stool!" Most of the time, she's able to help us mix, stir or just give an overview of what's happening: "It's beeping! It's ready!" or "It's cooking in the hot bubbles!" are things we often hear. Even though it slows the process a little, I try to let her help when possible because I want to foster her love of cooking; I have visions of us cooking and baking together as she gets older. I have also heard that kids are more likely to eat something if they help prepare it which makes sense to me. I asked Ryan if she helped today. He replied that she mostly helped by leveling off the measuring cup of Rice Krispies by eating them off the top. Well, whatever works!
When I came home, Lily greeted me with "Mommy! I have a surprise for you! Pick me up so I can show you." She pointed on top of the stove and said "We made Rice Krispy Treats! They are really sticky...like waffles." I thought it was funny that she compared them to waffles because she doesn't like to eat syrup on her waffles probably because she knows how sticky syrup is. Our friends, the Lundquists, came over for dinner and after we ate (Ryan grilled delicious hamburgers for us), we shared some of her Treats. I had forgotten how delicious they were! Thanks Ryan and Lily!
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