Morning with my Toddler!

 

Mornings with My Toddler

🍌 Banana Coins, Pancake Bites, and the Cleanliness Police 🍴

Mornings with a toddler feel like running a mini marathon — no warm-up, no breaks, just a full-speed dash from the moment we wake up.

Today kicked off with pancakes, but not your average ones. I decided to get a bit creative and made mini banana pancakes. I sliced bananas into little round coins, dipped each one into pancake batter, and cooked them up like tiny banana fritters. They turned out so soft and sweet, with the banana practically melting inside the pancake — absolutely delicious! I'm definitely taking credit for this genius mom move! 😄

For myself, I kept it straightforward — just regular pancakes made with flour, eggs, and mashed bananas. No sugar needed. Quick, easy, and tasty enough to eat cold if I have to (because let’s face it, that’s usually the case).

"Me holding the plate, him picking his bites — it's a bit chaotic, but honestly, kind of charming too."

As always, my little guy was perched in his learning tower, watching me like a tiny kitchen supervisor. He takes his job very seriously — pointing, babbling, and sometimes demanding a bite before anything’s even ready.

We didn’t sit down to eat, as usual. He won’t wait for me to set the table anymore, so breakfast has turned into a standing buffet. It’s a mess, yes — but also kind of a vibe. 🙃

💡 Fun fact: Lately, my baby is really into cleanliness. Every cabinet must be closed. If I drop anything on the floor, he gasps “Oh uh!” like a tiny dramatic judge. Honestly, I think he might be neater than I am!

So yes, it’s exhausting. Every morning feels like a sprint. But in between the banana bites and the kitchen chaos, there are those tiny golden moments that remind me: this is the good stuff.

💛 Written by a tired but happy mom, standing in the kitchen with a pancake in one hand and a banana coin in the other.