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Just a small aside re: kids being underfoot -- our little 1.5yo loves to spend time with us in the kitchen and always wants to be in on the action on the counte
by cdubzzz 7y ago
Just a small aside re: kids being underfoot -- our little 1.5yo loves to spend time with us in the kitchen and always wants to be in on the action on the counter. This was problematic until we built him a little tower[0] to climb up and see/do things. We still have to be very aware of where we leave things on the counter, but he absolutely loves climbing up and down the thing and has mostly learned by now not to touch the stove or "big knives".
[0] https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/little-helper-tower https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/little-helper...
- bunderbunder 7y agoHa. Wait and see - in another 6 months he'll be using it a stepping stone to climb up onto the counter and get into stuff that used to be out of reach.
- ycombobreaker 7y agoThen over time they graduate to moving silverware (dishwasher to tray, tray to table), washing/drying fresh produce, pouring their own water, mixing ingredients, etc. It starts with curiosity and a step stool (or "tower"). Though, some kids are easier than others to redirect.
- tropo 7y agoThey graduate to moving silverware (dishwasher to trash, table to electrical outlet), stabbing/squishing fresh produce, pouring everybody's water, mixing ingredients (rice in the milk jug), etc. Oh, that feeling of taking a drink of something opaque, and feeling unexpected solid items in your mouth...
- bunderbunder 7y agoSounds like our kids could be great friends.
- ycombobreaker 7y agoHah! Thanks for the parody.