masterchef

You know your family has it bad when your four year old sobs himself to sleep over the person that was voted out of the Masterchef kitchen.  Series 3 of Australian Masterchef has us all riveted to the screen four times a week!  Our bedtime routine has been turned upside down and we rush the boys to brush teeth and fill water bottles during the advert breaks.  We have grown to love some of the contestants and have seen enough of others to be really irritated.  Last night we celebrated the demise of Danielle but Hugo really cried after Craig was sent home.

Who would have thought a family of boys could be so into this cooking program?   Every meal I cook is rated in a Masterchef format.  Russell dips his chin and raises his eyebrows after his first mouthful in a perfect rendition of Matt Preston.  We guess the ingredients in our dinner and use terminology like "plate up" freely in our conversations.  We have all learned so much and loved the dynamic between the players.  I am a bit of a sucker for reality TV so I guess they followed my lead but these little chaps and their dad are placing bets on the final three, cheering on the chefs in immunity challenges and salivating at the finish line.

We have not gone to bed on time most nights but the family bonding and fun has been worth it.  We are down to the final 10 and I can't wait to see who goes home tonight!