Also, it could be a "doing *something* date" like I was talking about on (I think; heh) Thinker's thread. Not much room to talk about r. stuff in the kitchen with paprika strewn hither and yon. It *could* be good; depends partly on how you both interact with the kids when something frustrating/messy/chaotic is unfolding.....
I love that your kidlet wants to chef up; that is just too cool. And big dad points to you for makin' it happen.
"Show me a completely smooth operation and I'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock." -- Frank Herbert