kitchenista kid

as we've blogged about before, isa really loves helping out in the kitchen. it has become sort of a weekend ritual around here that isa gets to cook something-- whether it's pancakes or stew or stir fry. this morning it was soup in the crock pot and the goose was more than happy to take part. for her part, sylvi was content to sit back and soak up the action, with some occasional smiles of course.

i've heard that children who are allowed to take part in cooking often become more adventurous eaters. this seems to ring true with isa and we are enjoying having her eat dinner with us again (as in, she eats what we eat). having her help in making the meal seems to have her back to her more open-minded toddler self when it comes time to actually eat it too!

now before anyone gets worried, isa has learned to be very careful around various dangers in the kitchen. she knows not to get close to knives and that she is only allowed to be near the stove when we say it's ok ;)