Frozen grapes and frozen banana slices are some of the kiddo's favorite snacks. Recently, I've put Jude in charge of ensuring that our frozen banana slices are kept in stock. He eats most of them, so it's only fair.
And when one is 5 years old, one LOVES to have a job that involves a knife. Such responsibility! Never you mind that it's only a butter knife. A knife that couldn't cut anything other than say... a... banana. A knife is a humongous responsibility when one is only 5. And a boy. And I love that he can do the whole job with very very little help from yours truly.
He gets 2 bananas, a butter knife, a cutting board, and a large Ziploc bag.
He peels that bananas and removes the belly button,
and slices the bananas,
and licks his fingers... a lot.
But like I said, he's the one that eats the majority of them anyway. Guess I'll be working on hygiene next.
Then he puts the slices in the bag,
and of course he lets his little sister help.
That's where I come in to do the heavy work. Lastly he brings the bag to me. I have to "zip" the bag closed. It's an advanced maneuver.
Then he puts the bag in the freezer. Which ultimately results in a blob of frozen-together banana slices. Which isn't that big a deal when you beat the frozen-blob bag on the counter a couple times. The banana blob breaks up easily enough to get a serving out.
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| Good golly cleaning fairy please come wipe down my appliances! And the floors while you're at it. |
Did I mention he cleans up after himself, throwing away the peels and putting the knife and cutting board in the sink? You are very welcome Jude's someday wife. Is it crazy I think about that already?
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| Oh yea! He's a catch! |
You know I'm all about easy peasy. And not only is this easy, but it gives Jude a job that he likes doing, reinforces training, and makes a healthy snack to boot!
