Going Bananas In The Kitchen

Today, we took a bit of a day off. Nine-year-old Banana Brain took over the kitchen, which she enjoys doing from time to time. This child has gotten skilled enough that we basically let her do whatever she wants. She knows how to follow a recipe, and of course how to measure and mix.

Today, she made a large quantity of peanut butter cookies, with the idea of stashing them in the freezer for guests. We'll see how many of them make it past Daddy. :~)

I check in with her often in this process - "Do you need a hand with anything? Have you found everything you need?" But the answer is usually the same. She'll come ask if she has a question or a problem.

"I'm fine, Mom," she answers happily, and goes on creating her culinary masterpieces.