"Best. Day. Ever."

I love when I hear those words from my 4 year old. Right then, I know I totally rocked it as a parent. The funny thing is, I've heard her say it on occasions I wouldn't even rank on the fun list.

Take my husband's birthday for example. We collected poop, ran it to the lab, stopped at the grocery store, swung on the swing set, baked a cake & then whipped up supper. I let my oldest help w/the cake while the 2 little ones took a cat nap. And once my middle kiddo got up from her nap, we all 3 started in on dinner.

Nothing fancy. I made some elbow mac earlier in the day & had it cooling. So I diced up some zucchini & bell peppers. Sliced some cherry tomatoes & green olives in half. Then julienned a red onion & cut up a head of broccoli. I let my oldest add all that to the bowl & stir while my middle got to add in the creamy italian dressing. Viola!! Dinner was ready.

I decided they were having so much fun "cooking" that I'd let them dish up their own bowls. AND I let them pick their own silverware. Pretty cool day, huh? Must of been because right at that time is when my oldest said it.....Best Day Ever! :) And that, my friends, will never get old!