Julian and I made cupcakes the other day. I am trying to teach myself the value of teaching my children values. I know how much kids love cooking with their moms, and how important those memories are. I have avoided it in the past because...well, let's just say I'm not known for my patience. I always ended up frustrated because of the mess, or because I felt like I spent so much time explaining how to do things that I figured I could just do it myself much faster.
I think that getting older makes you kind of stop and re-evaluate what your values and priorities are. We started and finished these cupcakes and it was amazingly fun and satisfying. I just decided I would let him make a mess, let the cupcakes be designed by a three year old, and not get frustated.
I did. And we had so much fun. And look! They turned out very cute. And I have to say that is the face of a happy kid. Ahhh...the patience is coming along. In that regard, I am thankful to be getting older.
2 comments:
Yummy! I bet he loved that! My boys love to bake too, but I know exactly what you mean about patience. I doesn't help me either that I'm kind of a perfectionist in the kitchen. Sometimes you just gotta let loose and let em' make a mess.
I love "the value of teaching your children values." They don't care about the mess or beauty of the result (although I must say those are cute!) They'll just remember that their mom loved them and spent time with them. You're a good mom!
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