Cooking is fun

As a mother, I always want to spend good and quality time with my kids. I enjoy having quality times with them through cooking. Preparing  merienda or dinner with your kids can be a disaster and a  wonderful experience that teaches your kids and gives you a memory to treasure. But you won't exchange it for anything else. :)
I have had some wonderful memories of laughing while cooking with my kids. Although you may think twice of the possible mess, I still urge you to try cooking with your kids. There are benefits that outweigh the mess and possible frustration. One benefit is that a child is more likely to eat what she has a hand in cooking.
Be patient. Knowing you will clean a spill or two and that cooking may take a little bit longer. Convince yourself to be okay. Your kids will one day grow old enough to want nothing to do with the kitchen so enjoy the time you have. 
Make sure you have everything you need out and ready before you start. You do not want to be struggling to find the measuring cup while unbeknown to you... your toddler is adding her own ingredients to the bowl.

Most of all. Enjoy!!!