A couple of weeks ago I had an 'aha' moment. Logan and Annie are mature enough to cook! They aren't quite tall enough, but with our genetics we can't wait for that! :) They were very excited when I told them that they'd be learning to make meals by themselves. We aren't doing it every day (because it takes a lot of patience for this Momma who dislikes cooking), but they've each learned to prepare a few meals already. I'm teaching one kid at a time in order to preserve my sanity, and it has been wonderful!
Logan had the first lesson. He made scrambled eggs 100% by himself.
He was so pleased with himself. :)
Annie's first meal was also scrambled eggs.
She also made breakfast hash that day. I wish I could have recorded her excitement when she realized she was going to use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes (which took a very looooong time).
Logan's second meal was a basic pasta and veggies with sauce. He chose all of his ingredients and was incredibly pleased with the result. He even made sure we saved some for Jim to try after work.
We've had a few other lessons since. They love it and are sure to tell me who's turn it is to cook next. I'm thinking I need to start a book or box for each of them to keep the recipes they've learned in. I'm loving that they will be able to help more in the kitchen soon. Already, Logan has made lunch for us one day withOUT my direct supervision. It was heavenly.
