The girls and I hosted a play date today with some of our friends from Zoe's now defunct preschool. Ten kids and five moms came to visit! This was our first time actually hosting a play date at our home, although we have attended many, because before our house was too small. The girls were very concerned about other kids playing with their toys, but other than that it was really fun (and quite exhausting).
I bought some blank cards, stickers and markers for the kids and Mom's to make their own Christmas cards as an activity. Each child did about one, maybe two, and then went on their merry way playing with their friends.
Athena was obsessed. She made a card for everyone she could think of and even after all the kids left she continued to make cards throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Two of the other Mom's who were very crafty and had burned their children out on crafts asked if they could "borrow" Athena, just for an afternoon, and do crafts with her.
Who's going to get one of these unique creations? I don't know...maybe YOU!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Little Elf
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Could it... oh... oh... the suspense is killing me! :D
Glad you got some mom time, meet any cool neighbors?
No worries Stu...I'd say you're definitely a shoo-in.
That's fantastic that the cards kept her occupied for so long. I'd definitely remember that for future use!! :)
Stu, you were like the second card after "Daddy" (and before Mommy!). You're pretty high up in the ranks of three year olds you know!
Hahaha, yes! Well, I'm sure mommy's card has to be kept secret because she is right there. I like to think that I have 98% approval rating of all 3 year olds that I have any association with.
You are one brave mama ... 10 kids and 5 moms? Wow. Our playdates are always one kid and sometimes a parent/younger sibling.
That is great that Athena loved making the cards so much! Very cute. Lainey's attention span lasts about 3-4 cards at a time!
Okay. Craft-lovin' Aunt Diane is simply SWOONING over this post!
=)
P.S. My "word verification" below is "jivenin"...I find that somehow very cool!
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