Last week, I encouraged Isabelle to fix herself an after school snack rather than relying on me to do it. While I’d still handle refrigerator items (eg, cheese, veggies, or fruit), she would be in charge of pantry items, like granola bars and crackers.
Things were going along fine until 45 minutes before dinner this evening. She’d showered after returning from the pool. She beat us downstairs. As Marc and I walked downstairs — talking about what was for dinner — Isabelle’s voice called out, “I’m having a snack!”
Whaaaat? No way.
She spoke up again, “I made myself a snack… of Bunnies.”
I glanced at Marc. We snickered & giggled.
Look what I’ve done!
We walked into the kitchen, just 45 minutes before dinnertime, and found Isabelle snacking on not only Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies but on tortilla chips too! Nice pre-dinner snack, eh?
At least she found a paper cup to put the Bunnies in rather than spreading them all over the table.
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Oh what fun her growing independence will be!
A perfect after swim snack! It’s wonderful when they can do for themselves. For them and you.
Think of it as an appetizer to a delicious meal yet to come. 🙂
Independence can be a mixed blessing. Maybe she needs a bit more of the “gradual release model”. She sounds like such a spunky kid- the ones that I always enjoy.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. We were still in the “we do” stage, or so I thought!
I love this! She probably felt very grown up and independent. What a great feeling that must have been for her.
Your piece brings back memories for me Stacey. The one I really regret is when my girls learned how to turn on the t.v.!
Gd help me if that happens. So far we are good with not putting on the TV.
So independent! You certainly are raising a confident young lady.
Independence holds good rewards, as least Isabelle thinks so. Fun, Stacey, more to come!
She was hungry, she knew how to solve that problem. She’s a problem solver!
I love this, Stacey! Good for her, I say. She knew just what to do. 🙂
Does Isabelle shower and wash her hair by herself? I’ll be so jealous if you say yes.
I wish she did, but not yet. Soon, I hope!
So grown up – another step toward independence! One day, she will enjoy reading about all these adorable moments that otherwise may have been forgotten.
She’s becoming so independent!! 🙂
I think you’re better off to trust her with the what’s in the fridge. 🙂
Heh heh. Bunnies and tortilla chips – that’s my kind of snack!
She is so cute! I only wish I could make bunnies and chips my favorite snack everyday, but I would need extra days in the week to go and workout!
Oh to be a kid again, and not have weight issues! An adorable child; adorable post.