I have the most wonderful memories of cooking and baking in the kitchen with both grandmothers, my mom and several aunts. As soon as I could stand on a chair, they all let me watch and participate in the process. As with most families, the kitchen is the heart of our home and we all gravitate to this room. Recipes are shared, stories told and there are no shortages of hugs, kisses and laughter! It is so important to me to pass on these feelings and memories to my own grandchildren. My two year old grandson LOVES to measure and pour. He already has his own apron and measuring cups/spoons to use at "Nana's". He is fasinated with the appliances in the kitchen and can tell what each one does. Hopefully his little sister will enjoy it, too, when she gets a little older. Of course, there is usually a mess in the kitchen when he helps, but I love every second of it, even the clean up! It is so important that family members spend time together in the kitchen (even working parents can find a few minutes). When all is said and done, who will remember or care that their mom/dad/grandparent kept their home immaculate. We all remember the special memories with our family in the kitchen, though. I hope all the mothers and grandmothers had a fabulous Mother's Day. I sure did, playing in the sandbox and then barbequeing ribs and making potato salad with my favorite 2 yr old!

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