Dinner tonight

Last evening we had our first family meeting in a LONG time (since September I believe it was). Kali had chosen one of the agenda items which was to discuss her making dinner "all by herself" sometime. We were game and there was nothing on this evening so we didn't waste any time setting the date. I wasn't sure whether to come home from work hungry or full. What a funny dinner it was!

Kali was very cute jabbering as she made plans and worked to keep us out of the kitchen during the 1/2 hour or so of her preparations. We were permitted to sit down after being guided into the dining room with our eyes closed and started with her "fruit juice" concoction that she made in the blender with a few blueberries, peaches, sugar (A LOT) and water. She had made toast with peanut butter (put on before toasted) that had sat in the toaster while she made her juice. We each got a small half roll and some sweet juice. She was into her meal and having a grand time chatting about it. Jason's plate was empty almost immediately and we were trying not to chuckle. She had put applesauce on the table which Alida and I were enjoying while we waited for our next course - cheese toasts which were waiting in the toaster for her to make the final piece of the meal - blueberry smoothies. That was the highlight (of the food we enjoyed) and she was proud of her success. She even helped clear the table and clean up some spilled smoothie.

She suggested she do it more often - like once a month or 12 times a year! She is also requesting cooking classes. I've agreed to both!

The highlight of our time together at the table was no doubt Alida's antics. Enjoy: