See, I want my daughter to help in the kitchen as soon as she is ready. I want her to know how to cook for herself and have a good relationship with food. I think it's important to know how to take care of yourself and understand where your food comes from, how best to get it and what to do with it when you've got it.
I love my mom and she did the best she could but she was always nervous with us in the kitchen. She was always yelling for us to get out and let her do what she had to do. I get it. But my best memories are the times we were allowed in there. Making pies for Thanksgiving. Making sugar cookies for Christmas and getting to decorate them with all kinds of fun stuff. But I didn't get out of there knowing too much else about food.
So, we join the CSA available to us. We go to the farmer's market and try new things like fresh, local milk. We grow veggies and herbs in the backyard and we get our meat from local vendors. All so she understands food and how to use it. And the health benefits aren't bad either.
Now, back to that icing.. .
Article comments
1 - Tasha
First of all, I must say- how adorable! That image captures the innocence of who we, as adults, are at heart. It seems as though your passion for teaching your daughter may stem from the yearning to learn yourself! Your words reveal that you truly are pushing yourself to learn first, so that you can teach your daughter what your mother may not have taught you. Whether your mother had a lack of patience or tolerance, one thing is clear to me- you are eager to teach what you were not taught. If your daughter is only 19 months old, then you can expect to have a gourmet chef by the time she's in her teens! Kudos for your eagerness. On a different note, make sure that as she learns and grows that she is given the space to be an individual in the midst of all of the domestic learning. Great blog!
2 - Retro Mod Momma
You are exactly right! And very kind words. Thanks so much. I am trying hard but you're right about the other end too. I could easily smother. I could see myself being disappointed if she didn't like any of that stuff. Who knows? I must say that there were a few moments growing up that I can remember not being interested. Not that she offered to teach and I said "no" but wasn't into it. Ya know?
Definitely things to look out for. Thanks so much. I'm excited to write more. My actual blog has more. Thanks again.