Jan. 19, 2007 - Little Girl Heaven
Every year Ray and I allow the children to choose something from Vision Forum's big End of the Year Sale. They pour over the catalog for most of the week, finally choosing one thing each they really want. The children pay for it themselves (within a certain $ limit set by us), so it is very important to them to choose wisely.
This year the girls pooled their money together and bought the beautiful tea set. For years now Lerah (6) and Leah (5) have held pretend tea parties for their dolls using plastic dishes. So they were understandably excited about having a *real* tea set and waited anxiously for it to arrive.
I talked with them about how nice the tea set was, how easily it would break, and how important it was to keep it *only* for real tea parties. They both nodded with a serious look on their faces. I promised them we would soon have a real tea party and use their tea set if they would only be patient.
Two weeks ago the day finally arrived. The girls were beside themselves with excitement. We invited Grandmama and Aunt Cathy to join us. We mixed and baked chocolate chip cookies. We made tea. We made tiny little peanut butter and honey sandwiches.
We spread the table with a lovely pink and blue floral tablecloth. We brought out my special occasion white china platters. We put candles and a coordinating ceramic teapot in the center of the table for decoration. And of course, we set the table with the girls' new teacups, saucers, and teapot.
Finally the preparations were finished...and the guests arrived.
The girls were very gracious hostesses. They helped their guests get seated, filled their teacups, and served the food. They participated in the conversation, using excellent manners.
I was so proud of them.
I enjoyed this special time with Lerah and Leah...and we've agreed to continue having a tea party on a regular basis.
Comments
Jan. 19, 2007 - So Sorry!
Posted by excitedmommie
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your baby. I just went through that last year as well. I was about 3 months along. Then the next month I lost my mom. (More on all that on my blog). I was pretty much a mess the rest of the year. But I am actually feeling better now, PTL!! Hang in there.
Jan. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Marcia
Leslie, I was sorry to read of the loss of your baby. (((hugs)))
The tea party sounds very sweet. :)
