When our son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter and my mom were here for Thanksgiving we did lots of cooking and eating, as I am sure most families did. One of my favorite moments was when our two-year-old granddaughter helped me make waffles for breakfast Friday morning. The waffles we made are the same recipe that I have already posted, so I won't repeat it here, but I did want to share how wonderful it is to spend time in the kitchen with even the youngest in our families. They love to help and to be included. My granddaughter now knows exactly where to go to get my step-stool so she can help. I measure and she helps to pour the ingredients into the bowl. There was one little mishap. She is fast, and she picked up an egg and cracked it before I knew what was happening. She actually squished it in her hand, so there was a little egg to clean up from the floor and the face of the dishwasher.
So while my mom cooked sausage and my daughter-in-law set the table, my granddaughter and I got waffles ready. When it came time to eat our creation, she cleaned her plate. It is absolutely amazing how much better things taste when we help in the preparation, no matter what our age. We created another kitchen memory together, one that will always warm our hearts. This time together will be an encouragement for her of how very important she is in our family and in our lives. The kitchen is a great place to build relationships with our families and our friends. Have a wonderful week...
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