Chefs in training

The girls are out of school right now on track break and they have been having fun in the kitchen. As Madison has gotten older we have let her do more things in the kitchen and that has sparked interest in Allison. They want to bake or cook all the time. This week I have let loose and let them go at it. One morning Allison made fluffy pancakes and scrambled eggs. They were very yummy. One evening this week Madison made dinner all by herself. She made Tortellini with an Alfredo sauce. It was a big hit everyone had seconds including Allison who never does. The one bad thing was there was no leftovers for lunch the next day. I wanted some more. The girls are also good at desserts. Madison made some cherry turnovers and Allison made a cheesecake. We have really had a treat this week with all of their cooking. Tonight I thought I would make it fun for all and we made personal pizzas. Ashley is always wanting to help and I thought this would be a good way to include her. Allison was in heaven because cheese is all she likes on pizza and we don't normally have just cheese pizza. Ashley surprised me. I thought she would only put olives and cheese on but she put all the toppings on and ate them all too. Normally she doesn't eat it all if I put it on. Madison treated it like a piece of art. She was so meticulous with the placement of all the toppings. The girls had a lot of fun and thought their pizzas were the best. It is so hard for me to turn the reins over to them but I need to remember how much fun they have. Messes can be cleaned up and the memories are priceless. It has taken along time but I am learning to let go and let them be kids.