Prior to the arrival of baby girl, I knew I wanted to host a special fall play date with a few of the little lady's girlfriends from last year's preschool class, many of which she still refers to as her best friends. As a special treat, I arranged to have the little man out of the house. Quite aware of big sister's plans, he reluctantly left the house for his own special afternoon with Dad.
Our afternoon would be filled with pumpkin and cookie decorating, dress-up, dance parties, and lots of giggling. Our little lady enjoyed every minute of planning for the arrival of her girlfriends, taking great care to select a special outfit for the occasion, and adding personal touches to the table setting. As each guest arrived, our gal sprang into action, racing down the hallway to joyfully greet her guests at the main entrance of the apartment building. There are few things sweeter than eavesdropping on a group of four-year-old girls as they plot and play.
Adding last minute details to make each guest feel special.
Nothing like a little dress-up and dance party to break the ice.
The girls quickly got down to business playing office.
"Oh, this work is soooo boring." "When will our work be done?!"
(Apparently they, too, have been eavesdropping on some adult conversations.)
Less is NOT more when it comes to applying glitter glue and paint to miniature pumpkins.
Cookie decorating and warm apple cider.
The Cast of Characters:
Addy, Charlotte, Neko, and Abby
A sign of things to come as our little lady becomes a teenager?
The girls went through at least five wardrobe changes, each taking their turn in the bathroom for privacy.
It proved to be a very entertaining afternoon as I watched our gal host this sweet group of girls. I'm thankful for the relationships she has made during our time in Cleveland. Perhaps event planning is in her future. The girl knows how to have a good time!
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