Cooking & Music

It is fun to see how interested in the world Olive is. This isn't new--she has always wanted to see what Kevin and I are doing whether it be cooking, sewing, typing homework, etc. She has always loved to see what I am stirring in the kitchen. Sometimes this can make it difficult for me to cook because I am peeling shrimp, cutting chicken, or doing something that makes it difficult to pick her up so she can see.

Naturally, we invested in some IKEA pots, pans and vegetables and she has had a great time playing with them. Maybe someday we can get the IKEA kitchen for her. (Sigh.)  I used to have a little kitchen when I was little and I loved organizing all the dishes in it...probably where my OCDish organization tendencies first became apparent.

Along these lines, Olive loves to see what is cooking in the oven.  Anytime there is anything in the oven, she must watch it.  She also is obsessed with the dishwasher (?) and speeds on over when she sees me open it.  She mainly loves to play in the leftover water.

Have I mentioned that I am the primary chorister?  Best calling ever. Anyway, the kids just did a talent show on Friday. It was really fun to see how excited the kids were to all take part in it. Before and after, Olive kept wandering over the piano. It's funny because I really want to jump on this tendency get her into lessons.  What is a good age for this?  Also, I really want a piano.  I could totally teach her beginner lessons.

Oh and BUG UPDATE: Olive still freaks out at the sight of bugs if they are alive. (You must be thinking that our house is infested with all these bug sightings.) However, she will grab the nearest object (toy, flip-flop sandal, etc.) and throw it at the insect whether it is dead or alive. She has picked up this behavior from both Kevin and I. She is really trying to be brave.

I can't help but smile at this cute little "monkey see, monkey do" stage.