Budding Chefs

I recently learned something new about my children. I don't know about the rest of you, but mine usually go into meltdown overload when I'm cooking anything for dinner that doesn't include the words pizza, nuggets or mac-n-cheese.

"I hate that!"

"It's disgusting!"

"You make the grossest dinners in the world!"

It's a real self-esteem booster.

And then I tried something new. A few weeks ago I was out shopping with Noelle when we decided to make Taco Salad for dinner. She got on board when she heard there were Doritos in the salad. Upon arriving home with the ingredients, I was suddenly inspired to ask the kids if they'd like to help Mommy cook.

BINGO

After a quick lesson about knives and how to handle each one, I gave them each a task to do.

Noelle's lettuce need a few last chops from Mom, but Charlie was amazing with the tomatoes. After that was done, they actually got upset -- because there wasn't enough left for them to do! Charlie grated the cheese for me, and both kids helped add in the chips and beans. I cooked and put in the meat, and...

TACO SALAD!!

Not to mention two very happy kids who absolutely devoured their dinner. Score!!!