Usually it's AJ who wants to help with the baking. But since only a spatula – no mixer – was required to stir the brownies, Pavlov's dog didn't respond to the prep work in progress.
That meant Mommy got to train in a new junior helper. Sydney wasn't too interested in helping stir, but she sure enjoyed sitting by Mommy and "helping" hold the bowl.
Of course the best part came at the end. The innocent little rookie baker didn't realize that she'd get a spoon to lick off once we were done. Bonus! She also didn't realize there'd be brownies to eat a little bit later. Double bonus!
Mommy, meanwhile, quickly learned to add a second spoon to the mixing process. AJ may not have heard us stirring the batter, but his superhero hearing sure picked up the sound of Sydney's excited squeals as she licked the spatula.
That meant Mommy got to train in a new junior helper. Sydney wasn't too interested in helping stir, but she sure enjoyed sitting by Mommy and "helping" hold the bowl.
Of course the best part came at the end. The innocent little rookie baker didn't realize that she'd get a spoon to lick off once we were done. Bonus! She also didn't realize there'd be brownies to eat a little bit later. Double bonus!
Mommy, meanwhile, quickly learned to add a second spoon to the mixing process. AJ may not have heard us stirring the batter, but his superhero hearing sure picked up the sound of Sydney's excited squeals as she licked the spatula.
Helping mom cook and getting to lick the spatula is one of my favorite childhood memories. I love how the kids get such a kick out of helping stir. It's also always easier to get them to eat whatever it is if they've "helped" make it.
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