Oh, how every day I learn something new about myself, with having my kids be the teacher!
Baking today, with a 2 1/2 year old got me thinking how many times I wear 'rose colored glasses', and probably not in a good way! ...I love getting all my baking stuff out, tidying up the kitchen a bit (BEFORE I even start to bake, because I want it to look good in the pictures.) ...I know, it's ridiculous! Then, Quinn props himself up on the chair and we're ready to begin! The Chef hat he is wearing is just the cherry on top (e.i. My plan for a 'picture' perfect memory can begin!). Ah hem, and then, reality sets in.
Why would my toddler (almost preschooler), want to sit there and do everything I ask of him? Isn't it more fun to open all the containers and canisters, jars and boxes? Isn't it fun to throw a little of the flour around and eat the cream cheese (which is meant for the frosting?). Of course, part of this baking experience for Quinn, is to try every single ingredient that I have on the counter. Whether it's baking soda, salt or vanilla extract. The more frustrated I become that he isn't 'acting' how I want him to 'act' ... the more I'm reminded that it isn't suppose to be about me and my silly expectations! He isn't an 'actor' to play a certain part in the play. He's suppose to be curious about everything. This is how he learns. And today I learned too. To take those rose colored glasses off for awhile, let my little boy be just that, a little boy! A little spilt flour on the floor isn't going to hurt anything! ...As easy as this sounds, I am still learning to 'let go' and let the moment/memory go the way it's meant to go... I'm a work in progress. I am learning!
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