Mama's boys

I remember when I was a kid, my mom would get sick for days on end. There was nothing we could do to help her but leave her alone. I could almost feel her pain just looking at her, it was so bad.

Now I'm the exact same age that she was when it started and I am going through the same pain. Some days I can barely stand up, and I see the same look of concern and wanting to help in my own kids eyes.

On those bad days the kids really step up. 5 and 7 years old is a wonderful age. Both kids can read, follow directions, darn near do everything themselves. sigh. They grow up so fast. The other day I was in too much pain to cook dinner or even call for take out.

The Kid got my phone, read my recipes and made dinner. He made Shoyu Gohan. Luckily I usually have a few of the ingredients prepped and chopped in the freezer at all times to make for a quick meal.

The Kid has always helped in the kitchen ever since he was little. He loves to prep and help cook, I think that's why he's so open to eating so many different things. Now all those years of being my littlest sous chef is paying off.

I helped him get some high stuff off the shelf, but otherwise he did most of the dumping of ingredients, pour and measuring of sauces and spices. I managed a quick pic of him in action before I went back to bed. Sure it's an easy recipe but he really did a great job. Not only that he cleaned up the table and helped the Baby with his homework. That Kid deserves a new set of Legos.

Shoyu Gohan (recipe here)