Baking is one of Ethan's favorite things to
do. He loves it so much that every time we're at the grocery, he'd take
at least a box of baking goodies - be it cakes, brownies, pancakes,
cupcakes, or what not. And whenever he'd find the chance, he will ask
Lani or I to cook with him.
He's
actually a good assistant. He prepares everything to the letter, reads the instructions on the box, prepares all the ingredients in their correct quantities, he helps with opening the
packets, pouring into the bowls, and even the mixing. He's also very careful not to get close to
the oven. So it's actually a delight to bake with him.
Now,
baking is not the only thing he likes to do. He also likes to eat what
he bakes - the proverbial "bake his cake and eat it too." And last
night was no different.
Right
after watching the Voice, Ethan invited Lani to bake brownies. Lani
obliged. After about 1hr (takes time to cool), the brownies were ready.
Ethan munched a few slices before Lani told him to stop eating because it
was time for bed. Ethan obeyed.
While
we were lying on the bed Ethan told me that he forgot something
outside. I asked what and he said "I left something on my pants outside.
I think it was my $2 coin." Curious that he has money, I let him go.
As he was about to step of out the room, he said "I can just go on my
own, don't help me Daddy". That was, of course, my cue that he's up to something naughty. I waited a
few seconds then followed him out of the room. And there I saw him tip-toeing to
the kitchen, reaching for the brownies, grabbing a handful. and putting
them all in his mouth - all the while trying to be as quiet as
possible.
He
was again tip-toeing on his way back to the room, grinning with a happy smile while chewing his brownies when he saw me
standing in front of him. At that point we both blurted out laughing so
hard that he spewed all the brownies onto the floor. The cheeky little
brat lied so he can eat more brownies!
