The girls volunteered to help in the kitchen today. That's not surprising. They're always looking for a chance to help out getting our meals ready. What's remarkable is how serious Noelle is about food preparation. One of her favorite aspects is assembling the food on each diner's plate. Here are her masterpieces:
She even names her creations. The one that has the tomatoes encircled by the lettuce is entitled "Flower" while the one with the rows is "Garden". She dreams of putting up a restaurant some day.
Faye's contribution was in cleaning up after the meal. Sometimes she helps in plating the food, too.
Every aspect of home life is a potent opportunity for learning. We take it upon ourselves as parents to seek out and take advantage of each opportunity. And the benefits are maximized when we move with the momentum generated by our children's interests. It's a lot like slow-dancing -- with the kids leading.
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