Ah this was so lovely and a good reminder for me. I always love the idea of baking with my two but often end up in a bit of a flap when it all gets chaotic (I blame the many Virgo aspects of me!). If I am actually trying to make something, I find that having the ingredients measured out so they can they chuck them all in is the most easeful way. But maybe it’s not meant to be about easeful! Of course, they adore licking the bowl! I love the story of you and your brother finding out so much for your experiences in the kitchen! I have some lovely memories of making Christmas cake with my mum and apple tart with my grandma xx
I think the key in this is distraction. Measure your things out for your own cooking, but leave out ingredients for them so they can go a bit wild with it. Then everyone wins! Oh those memories do seem so sweet and precious. I'm sure there will be a time when the kids are a bit older and less chaotic when they can be a proper help, I know for me that time has not yet come! So I'm just sticking to us making separate concoctions.
Oooo I like this reframe! Ok, next time I will leave some aside for them to make something else for themselves. And yes you’re right, they will be able to help soon enough but for now it seems much better for both sanity and joy levels to keep it separate! xx
Gorgeous story, am learning to let this happen a little more in the kitchen with Sophia… although my inner perfectionist doesn’t love it! 🤪 but it is so beautiful to see the pride in her little face xxx
Ah this was so lovely and a good reminder for me. I always love the idea of baking with my two but often end up in a bit of a flap when it all gets chaotic (I blame the many Virgo aspects of me!). If I am actually trying to make something, I find that having the ingredients measured out so they can they chuck them all in is the most easeful way. But maybe it’s not meant to be about easeful! Of course, they adore licking the bowl! I love the story of you and your brother finding out so much for your experiences in the kitchen! I have some lovely memories of making Christmas cake with my mum and apple tart with my grandma xx
I think the key in this is distraction. Measure your things out for your own cooking, but leave out ingredients for them so they can go a bit wild with it. Then everyone wins! Oh those memories do seem so sweet and precious. I'm sure there will be a time when the kids are a bit older and less chaotic when they can be a proper help, I know for me that time has not yet come! So I'm just sticking to us making separate concoctions.
Oooo I like this reframe! Ok, next time I will leave some aside for them to make something else for themselves. And yes you’re right, they will be able to help soon enough but for now it seems much better for both sanity and joy levels to keep it separate! xx
Keep me updated on how it goes!!
The darling little alchemists !!! And the mama that lets them be ... it 🧡🫶🏼
Love your story telling darling darling xx
Gorgeous story, am learning to let this happen a little more in the kitchen with Sophia… although my inner perfectionist doesn’t love it! 🤪 but it is so beautiful to see the pride in her little face xxx
Haha I think it definitely helps that I’m rubbish in the kitchen, so their chaos is similar to mine 😂
This is great! So lovely to see your boys being free to create, make ‘mistakes’, learn and develop their skills 👍🥰
It’s so much more fun when you give into the mess and letting them figure things out for themselves!
Always such a pleasure to read your stories Tansie !
Thanks Jana ☺️ glad you’re enjoying!
What a lovely start to my day, well done Tansie, Sonny and Diggy xxx
Thanks Richard ☺️
Thanks KJ, I miss your writing magic on here! Xx