Hannah decided she wanted to have a party last weekend so I let her plan
it out. She drew on the side walks with chalk and she colored on some
paper and then cut out small pieces and taped them around the yard. Then
she carted out chairs and pillows, and then dinner ware. She was so
excited to make real tea! She put water in a pot and opened up 4 tea
bags- "raspberry, lemon, orange and mint tea!" she said. Then she
brought out the left over salad from the night before, cheese and
tortillas. She wrote out a "speech," which was one page of random
letters and one page with all the family names she knows how to write.
When it was time for the party Troy and Eden were asleep, so it was just
Hannah, Mom and Dad. She sat us in our seats and read us her speech. It
was sooo cute, I wish I got it on video. She held her papers and was
moving her finger accross the words as if she was reading it. I could
tell she had practiced. She said "I love my mom. I love my Dad. I love
my brother. I love my sister. " Then she flipped to the next page and
said, "Now it is time for our party. There is salad and tacos and tea."
She gave us a big smile and I knew she was very impressed with how her
"tea party" was turning out. I love being able to see the workings of a 4
year old mind. I am sure this is one of many more parties to come.
Hannah- your parents adore you!!!
The party is ready!
I forgot to mention the condiments- mustard and Franks hot sauce. LOL
