Maybe They Do Grow Up...

Two days ago, Jared decided that he wanted to have waffles for breakfast. So that night before he went to bed, he got out the waffle maker, the whole wheat waffle mix that I made on Monday, a bowl and the instructions for mixing the waffles (add an egg and milk). He asked me how to mix them and turn on the waffle iron (just to make sure) and then reminded me that I needed to make more pancake syrup before I went to bed. He set his alarm for 5 minutes earlier than usual so he would have a little extra time.

Yesterday morning, I came downstairs at 7:05 to find Jared and Camryn eating freshly-made waffles that Jared had mixed and cooked himself. Seriously. Jared is 8 years old. I suppose I shouldn't be so floored when he can make homemade breadsticks by himself (yeast and everything- Grandma R. taught him last time she came to visit), but still... to wake up early to make waffles, having set everything up the night before. There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon... someday your kids do learn things and grow up!