After receiving a darling homemade apron and a book on tea parties from Auntie KayLynn, Aubrey knew she needed a tea party. We called three of her friends, set a date, and prepared. We planned a menu, decorations, and what to wear. (We're girls, the clothing was essential.) Nathan and Dane were going to have a date with their daddy and it would just be little girls and their mamas.
Aubrey was in heaven but I WAS IN HEAVEN. These are the sort of things I dreamed about when I thought of having kids. The party was set at 4:00 on Friday. Around 2:00, while the boys napped, Aubrey and I put on our aprons and got busy in the kitchen. Women's lib, eat your heart out! We were the picture of female domesticity and lovin' every minute of it.
The party was a great success and every little girl whined when they had to leave. Aubrey wants to know when the next one will be. Sometimes I wonder if my heart can take this motherhood stuff. It can jut be so good.
Aubrey made the place mats, picked out the cups and plates, and set the table herself.
Kid tea party version of jelly rolls: Wonder bread, slathered with raspberry jam, no crusts.
Waiting, waiting, waiting for her guests.
The party goers, who consequently had impeccable manners and beautiful tea party attire.
Sara the hostess. I wore the only thing in my closet that was dressy and fit over my stomach.
Aubrey's first hostess gift: a beautiful poinsettia from her friend Sarah.
The boys getting the heck away from the estrogen and lace. (Fine, they didn't want to go but I promised them ice cream sundaes upon their return. Rumor has it they they weren't treated too badly on their daddy date.)The Guests
Sarah
Jillian
Jorja
Me, the master sundae mixologist. Yes, we at these at about 5:00 p.m. and I considered it dinner. Hey, we first had lemonade and meat and cheese and crackers. The quote of the night was from Jillian. "Hey, it's good that we are eating these (meat tray food) first. They are healthy. Then we can have the treats. I try to eat from all five food groups. Except dairy. I don't drink milk! But I do make an exception for ice cream!"
The tea party was a smashing success. Auntie KayLynn, thank you for inspiring such a memorable, special evening.
