My helpers!

One of our greatest culinary traditions as a family is pancakes (or waffles) and bacon.  At least once a week, we race to the kitchen in the morning and we all take part in cracking eggs, stirring and getting all of the food ready.  And let me tell you, I have over the years perfected my pancake batter recipe and I can make some kick A** Pancakes/Waffles (even better waffles now thanks to Pops & Goose)!

  So last night as we were winding down for bed, we saw that a Bobby Flay’s  “Throw Down” episode was coming on where the featured dish in the competition  was blueberry pancakes so, of course,  we had to watch.  And this morning when we got up, there was no question about what we were going to have for breakfast:  Pancakes (blueberry for me)!  Watch out Bobby Flay!

 We raced downstairs like we always do and began to assemble the ingredients.  I turned on some music, turned on the oven (for the bacon) and started mixing.  Then the most amazing thing happened.  I looked around at everyone taking part in the process.  Owen hovering over the flour insisting that he be allowed to crack eggs (I don’t think so!), Chloe helping to set the bar (we never sit at the table) and Glenn leaning on the bar drinking coffee.  And it hit me that I sooooo hope that my kids remember this.  Everyday every parent has an opportunity to create good memories for their kids-something that they will describe to others as they get older as a favorite part of their childhood.  Now, just in case my kids don’t remember, I have documented the experience-for me and the kids!  So I ask, what do you want your kids to remember?  And what are you doing to make sure that they do?