My Baby Can Cook!

Being the mother of a 9 month old can become a bit mundane. I can only take singing Wheels on the Bus for so long, along with other alike activities. Everyday I am always looking for something a bit different to do, and lately I have realized that these 'different' activities revolve around my interests and hobbies. If I am bored I plan in shopping trips, crafts, and friend visits. While this is okay, I realized that there are small things I can plan that benefit Madison directly.

 Every Monday I try to make a little treat for Family Home Evening refreshments. Usually Madi is napping or just playing independently on the floor. (or just whining/complaining at my feet.) Yesterday, Madi helped me bake cookies. I got this idea from a neighbor and loved it.

Don't get the wrong idea though, Madi was not measuring and pouring sugar into the mixer, rolling the cookie dough, or even cracking eggs. We called it cooking, however, she was busily shaking wooden spoons, destroying my orderly measuring cups, and eating flour. Hopefully as she gets older she can start pouring ingredients. For now, she was thrilled to be apart of the process and playing with 'Mommy's toys.'

Afterwards, I just took stripped off her clothes and ran her legs and arms through the sink. She even got to try a cookie when they cooled.