Youngest Son Cooking

Last night our youngest son decided he was going to cook dinner. I love that he showed initiative. He was determined to show that he was fully capable of the task (and proved right, he's made other things in the past). I love that he is slowly growing into a fully capable child. It won't be long before he is doing his own laundry (been showing him, but much like cooking we're still over the top watching). He already folds, hangs up, and puts away his own clean clothes. He can even clean up after playing. He shows manners in public, respectful towards his brothers, and an all around great kid.

He's already fully competent in using the microwave. He knows to never have metal, microwave safe dishes, and even covers it with a paper towel. He is also aware about how long most things need to be timed for.

But, the whole reason I am posting this... "Tell me that isn't just absolutely adorable to see a little man, standing on a chair, and cooking"!!! ~*Cute*~

I am proud of all the milestones my children go through. Half the time I am not sure if I should be cheering as they grow into the people they are becoming or to cry that "mommy is loosing her baby". 

Dinner last night wasn't as palatable as it would have been if we'd made it. Everyone made sure to tell him they enjoyed it, to keep up his morale (and keep him practicing). I was most impressed by our seven year old doing as the rest of us, normally he is brutally honest. I think it served a higher purpose to give praise than judge. The only problem was that his noodles were slightly over cooked (still edible).