On Wednesday afternoons, Grandma Cool brings Miss A home from school. It is such a blessing. It means that the two little ones get a nice long nap and I don't have to lug them off to do the school pick-up. As a sign of my gratitude a few weeks ago, and something nice for Miss Z and I to do during the day, we put together a Princess Tea Party for when grandma delivered Miss A.
It was a lovely day getting things ready. We washed up the china that sits in the buffet that never ever ever gets used and set the table and decided on the menu. It was soooo cute to see what things Miss Z thought were essential menu items; we had to have lollies, grapes and of course crackers - a few varieties at that. We made posters for the door and Miss Z made sure we all had a necklace and a ring to wear during the occasion. She had to wear her pink tuilley princess dress and princess music (Tchaikovsky) had to be playing when the guests arrived.
It was such a great day of learning and fun for her. We talked about what to say when Grandma and Miss A came home. We talked about asking if they would like tea or a cold drink. We talked about offering others food before we choose our own things to eat. We also talked about polite conversation and asking our guests questions. It is not essential to discuss talking with your mouth full or napkin use - wasted words on someone who cannot do up their own zips....
It was such a treat to watch Miss Z blossom with pride over how well her Tea Party went. I used to do similar things with Miss A when she younger, we used to turn our lounge room into 'Miss A's Pizza Rizza'. We made posters for the door, menus, placemats and called Mr Cool to ask him to bring home fancy drinks for the restaurant. She would take everyone's orders and then help make the food in the kitchen.
It is amazing just how much learning can happen in the name of fun. I will certainly do something like this again. If I am going to do it with Miss Z again, I am sure it will be along the princess lines.... Maybe a Princess Picnic or a Princess Treasure Hunt or Princess Dinner Party....
Cool times ahead
Cool times ahead
3 comments:
What a cool mum you are! Miss Z and Miss A are lucky little ladies. Your creativity inspires me :-)
What beautiful memories to think back on!
Very lovely. Jonty had a 'restaurant' once that he invited his mates along to. He has asked to do it again for his cousins several times, reading your posts reminds me that we really ought to - soon.
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