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10 Things I’d Never Utter While Baking with My Kids
Baking with kids is supposed to be a delightful adventure, right? At least that’s the impression I get when scrolling through Pinterest, secretly comparing my reality to the sparkling, filter-enhanced scenes of other parents blissfully whipping up treats. I’ve dabbled in it myself, and let me tell you, it rarely goes as planned—especially on those days when I’ve had just enough coffee to convince myself that baking is a fantastic way to spend the afternoon.
- “No, we’re sticking to the five-step recipe, not ten.”
Who in their right mind would search for “easy cookie recipes” instead of “joyful cookie creations that will make my kids beam”? And why on Earth do recipes exist with titles like “super easy 4-ingredient cookies”? Pass me the rainbow-layered unicorn cookies that require an eternity of prep, because I’m all about spoiling my kids!
- “Mommy already prepped everything.”
Half the joy comes from hunting down the mixing bowls and digging out sprinkles. Only someone with a heart of stone would prepare everything beforehand during nap time to avoid sticky chaos. Where’s the fun in that?
- “No, we don’t need to wake your sister; she’s napping.”
Come on, when it comes to family fun, it’s all or nothing! Keeping things fair among siblings is crucial—even if it means sacrificing a little sanity by letting all three kids join in the messy excitement.
- “I’ll handle the pouring; you just turn on the mixer.”
Seriously? What kind of parent wouldn’t let their kids hilariously fail at getting flour into the bowl? It’s a rite of passage! And don’t get me started on those overly controlling parents who pre-make the dough and divide it like it’s a math problem. Where’s the joy in that?
- “Here’s your dough ball. Yes, it’s big enough.”
A true mom would hand over the whole batch of dough rather than just a tiny piece for shaping. Who cares if the cookies come out looking like a Picasso painting? They’re made with love, not perfection!
- “You’ll get sick from eating that raw dough.”
Real moms let their kids sneak bites of cookie dough. It’s a classic childhood memory, the kind that will help buffer against the inevitable parenting chaos, like when Daddy calls to say he’ll be late for cleanup.
- “Oops, I forgot the icing!”
After countless grocery trips, how could one forget to stock up on icing? If that’s ever happened to you, it might be time to reconsider your motherhood credentials. Because I know I’d never let that slip!
- “Oh no, I burnt the cookies!”
What kind of parent walks away from the oven and forgets to set a timer? Probably the same one who loses track of why they went upstairs in the first place. It’s amazing how easily distractions can take over when you’re juggling a million things.
- “These cookies are a disaster.”
Every mom knows that lemonade can be made out of lemons—even if those lemons are rotten! And if we’re being honest, your kids will probably have something to discuss in therapy someday.
- “Why don’t we just grab some store-bought cookies?”
Alert! This statement is a recipe for disaster. Who even keeps junk food at home? You can’t let your kids think giving up is an option, especially before dinner!
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In summary, baking with kids is messy, chaotic, and full of laughter—even if it doesn’t always turn out as planned. It’s all about the memories created along the way, and let’s face it, those imperfect cookies are what family stories are made of.