Dear Mai,
Today was the first day you created a "dish" all by yourself. It's a right of passage I think for kids. Today was a pretty good mix. I worry for what is coming.
So today you and I cooked dinner together. I find myself unemployed again, by choice, and I actually have some time before starting my next gig. Having a little time off has inspired me to start cooking again. Tonight was your favorite corn on the cob, pork chops and some beans. You totally helped and shucked all the corn and helped spice the pork chops. You said it was so much fun and wanted to do it more. You want a little apron and your own cooking utensils. I think we need to take advantage of this.
As we waited for stuff to cook, you wanted to cook more. I was cleaning up so i let you open the fridge a few times to get things out. Scary? Yes. But this is what it is all about. Experimenting and having the freedom to experiment and try new things. I just let you go, terrified of the end result.
Maya: "Daddy, Daddy! I'm done making our salad!"
Daddy: (holds breath) "great! Lemme see!"
You made a peach, spinach and mixed nut salad! Impressive! Luckily i talked you out of the skittles. You settled for having a side of cracker jacks.
Of course you took one bite and said "The rest is for you daddy." I have a feeling I'm going to be eating a lot of gross things in the near future.
Keep on experimenting my budding little chef!
Love,
Daddy
