

Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to mix things in a big bowl. Mom said mixing was fun and good for making yummy food.
One day, mom gave Lily a banana. She said, "Do you want to make banana bread with me?" Lily nodded and smiled. She loved banana bread. It was sweet and soft and warm.
Mom peeled the banana and broke it into small pieces. She put them in the bowl with some flour and sugar and eggs and milk. She gave Lily a big spoon and said, "Now you can mix everything together. Mix, mix, mix!"
Lily stirred the bowl with the spoon. She watched the banana and the other things become a smooth batter. She liked the sound of the spoon scraping the bowl. She liked the smell of the banana. She said, "Mix, mix, mix!"
Mom smiled and said, "You are a great helper, Lily. You are very friendly and kind. I love you very much." She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. Then she poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. She said, "Soon we will have delicious banana bread to share. Do you want to help me set the table?"
Lily nodded and smiled. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to mix things in a big bowl. She liked to make banana bread with mom. She was happy.
