Somehow, shells in the batter are way less bothersome than they ever were when cooking with my own kids. And getting it done “right” is way less important than getting it done “fast.” What matters now (and what should have mattered more back then) is soaking-up every drop of joy from every simple moment…even when shells end up in the batter.
If you’re a grandma, crack on!
If you’re a mom of littles, learn from my regrets . . .
Let your littles crack the eggs, make the beds, and fold the laundry.
They won’t do it right. Count on it. But they will learn independence. They will grow confidence. And they will see that you believe in their potential.
Yes, you’ll have to rescue a few shells and your counter will be slimy, but letting them learn from mistakes cultivates fruit that will last.
And the laughs along the way are priceless.
“I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last…”
John 15:16
KRISTI and husband Tim were married in 1988 and live in Iowa, where they love doing life with their three sons, three daughters-in-law, six grandkids…and two very spoiled dogs. She is a teacher and instructional coach by day and a “Laughing Grandma” by night, writing to inspire grandmas to laugh without fear of the future as they plant the joy of Jesus in the hearts of their families (Proverbs 31:25). Kristi is the author of The BeforeBooks for children and Your Soul To Keep, a one-year prayer workbook for parents of adults. Connect with Kristi at kristi@thelaughinggrandma.com