Daddy brag!

There are lots of things we look forward to enjoying with the girls as they grow up, but I am particularly excited to cook with them. When I was teaching, I became convinced of the absolute necessity of doing hands-on projects that require measuring, problem-solving, following directions, and physical coordination. As a math teacher, I could always tell which students cooked at home, built with various materials, and created. I think it's vital for academic and real-world success. And cooking is also one aspect of "homemaking" that I really genuinely enjoy. I can't wait to cook and create with the girls!

So when I saw this wooden safety stool for allowing kids to help with projects up on the counter, I showed Russell and mentioned how great that would be. Catherine has a fear of heights and hasn't felt safe sitting on a barstool backwards or sitting on the counter. I have let her help me stir several times by lowering the bowl onto a chair so she could reach. But then Flash's face is in it. So this stool seemed perfect. Except for the lovely $200 pricetag.

 

So Daddy set to work! Last week, Daddy unveiled a surprise for his girls after nap time. This thing folds flat AND has an adjustable height platform so we'll be able to use it for a long time!

Wow, Dad you made this for me??

Caro likes it too! (Pardon the lack of pants . . . it was a last minute trip outside)

Trying it out after Daddy set it up

Thanks, Dad!

This morning we used it for the first time in the kitchen and to Catherine's delight, Daddy had painted it pink!

Stirring the cookies

It didn't take her long to figure out what the best part of making cookies is. There are benefits to being a good helper!