tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post792074236896164785..comments2016-06-22T05:47:13.436-07:00Comments on There's a Pickle in my life.: Growing Up in the KitchenCassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13955575057654804783noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-19555958685721136972011-11-09T18:00:52.805-08:002011-11-09T18:00:52.805-08:00Love this post – my children are growing up in the...Love this post – my children are growing up in the kitchen too! I was recounting to my 3yo recently how I ‘taught’ her to make juice when she was just 3 months old as I used to breastfeed her while pouring cherries into the blender. Now she adds the ingredients, presses the blender and with help strains the juice! I enjoy having my two in the kitchen with me – in fact my most stressful times in cooking is when they wander off and start creating havoc in some other part of the house! This entire carnival has been great for encouraging me to open up to their participation even more and we look set to enjoy many more happy years in the kitchen!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684698960387428709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-31111148360471509652011-11-09T02:13:50.908-08:002011-11-09T02:13:50.908-08:00Love the photos, your son's confidence and you...Love the photos, your son's confidence and your attitude to the whole thing. I left home not knowing how to cook and I'm determined that won't happen to my kids...Hannah @Wild Parentinghttp://wildparenting.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-13740935846484808652011-11-08T17:10:19.930-08:002011-11-08T17:10:19.930-08:00Okay, so what I said before blogger ate up my comm...Okay, so what I said before blogger ate up my comment:<br /><br />I love the pics of Luke at the stove. I was just rifting through old photos of Michael in the kitchen (for the carnival) and I found one of him naked-butt stirring food on the stove, too! Haha<br /><br />That's awesome he can crack eggs. Michael did so awesome his first try, but then he doesn't do it enough, so I think he kind of forgot after that. I need to get him (helping) in the kitchen more. Usually he is entertaining himself now, and I relish being able to make food without the hassle, but I forget how important it is to involve him.<br /><br />Loved this post!Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110779167509779880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-48110655651493133822011-11-08T15:24:21.165-08:002011-11-08T15:24:21.165-08:00I love how curious and adventurous he is! I try to...I love how curious and adventurous he is! I try to be relaxed about experimentation too. It's so much more fun. <br />I waited too long to have my daughter with me in the kitchen just out of worry for her little self, but she loves it so much now I wish I had started earlier. <br />And like you said, it makes it possible to do much more cooking healthy things for the family.teresahttp://momgrooves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-26953099187554418192011-11-08T14:49:19.411-08:002011-11-08T14:49:19.411-08:00I'm so afraid of her getting hurt that I almos...I'm so afraid of her getting hurt that I almost don't want to let her try anything! But then I remember that the best way for kids to learn is to get in there and do some things themselves.<br /><br />Pshew! When the times comes I will definitely be following your lead and getting her in the kitchen at an early age. That's crucial!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-77896762433605424282011-11-08T11:40:19.805-08:002011-11-08T11:40:19.805-08:00The kitchen is the heart of the home! It's l...The kitchen is the heart of the home! It's lovely to see your children getting involved with food prep from such a tender age. I definitely think it's the way to go as they feel included, can stay close to you, and learn so much.Syennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636079120082350629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-27458019621123432652011-11-08T11:23:02.606-08:002011-11-08T11:23:02.606-08:00I started the way you are doing-young! And now if...I started the way you are doing-young! And now if I'm sick, my nine- and ten-year olds can cook a whole meal for the family themselves. (My five-year-old is more of a cookie-baker.) And the mess, well, it still happens, exuberantly.Kenna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059031200420360729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-63075820671645739562011-11-08T05:59:51.475-08:002011-11-08T05:59:51.475-08:00I agree that it is important to teach kids early a...I agree that it is important to teach kids early all about things that could potentially be dangerous. One of Kieran's first signs was "hot," because he was so often with me in the kitchen and in reach of the stove. He never got burned, b/c he knew what was hot to touch!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205190930138696929.post-74543919263504249292011-11-08T04:25:14.558-08:002011-11-08T04:25:14.558-08:00I love your attitude and the way you embrace their...I love your attitude and the way you embrace their participation. I have to remind myself to be patient, but including kids really is a great way to keep enjoying yourself in the kitchen!Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.com