Loving It

Sometimes, when I look at photos of the boys when they were younger, I get sad at how quickly the past few years have flown by. I miss how little they used to be, their little fingers and toes, I miss the excitement of all their "firsts." But then, I see how much easier life gets as they grow and learn, and it's so easy to embrace the change and love their eagerness to please. I've always tried to give them little "jobs" while I'm making dinner. Usually, these "jobs" involved playing with dried beans, stacking measuring cups or playing in a soapy sink. Recently, however, they have truly begun helping me! Sure, I still have to be a little creative about enlisting their assistance, but it's been fun for them and so very nice for me. Here, they're brushing asparagus with olive oil, a task they took seriously enough to give me enough time to trim and season the chicken for supper. How great is that?