I think generally, Darwin is a fairly patient boy. He sits still while he gets buckled in the car seat. He can sit in his high chair and "talk" to us while we finish eating our food. But the one time he is not patient is when I'm preparing his meals. He wants to be sitting on the counter so he can see what I'm doing or he's whining like he hasn't eaten in days and "hurry up MOOOOM before I starve to death!" He can be quite dramatic. And I'm happy to let him sit up on the counter and be involved ( I don't walk away, I promise!) though sometimes when I'm using a sharp knife or cooking something on the stove top this just doesn't work out.
So I emptied out the "junk" drawer and made it a little more appealing and baby friendly for him to explore when I'm cooking or just generally whenever he feels like taking a peek. Here's the messy before photo.
I took everything out, cleaned the drawer and lined it with some of that stick on drawer liner in case he ever decides to toss something gross in there.
Next, I filled it with a variety of things. Many came right out of his first heuristic play box since I've been meaning to update that as well.
I like Philly's expression in that last photo. What do you think she's trying to tell me?
So there you go. Easy 15 minute switcheroo. What else could I toss in there? Cardboard tubes and similar things are out because Philly loves herself some cardboard chewing.
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What a great idea! Meal times are hard at our house, too! Grady's taken to pulling his little chair up to the counter to "help". It's ok sometimes but there's lots of times he's just in my way as I'm trying to cook. I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteThe dogs face is too funny. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I did similar boxes with my son when he was younger. I loved throwing in something from nature, like a pinecone or a leaf!
ReplyDeleteOur drawer looks really similar to that-- a few cups, some old kitchen utensils, and an old vegetable steamer that I never use.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! My boys (now teenagers) used to love digging in the kitchen cupboards. I child locked all but a couple and in there left old pots and lids and spoons etc...for banging and playing with. They loved it!
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