A fancy tea party was requested for today. Branch received a little girls' Polish Pottery tea set for Christmas this year from Geemah and PopPop. She was very excited and we have had several pretend parties and one small tea and pie party. Well, today was the day that I "stepped up" and created the whole deal for a luncheon tea.
The girls wanted a real fancy party where everyone "gussied up" for the tea. Fancy clothes and such were a requirement for all ladies at tea. I had a few fancy formal dresses in the back of my closet that the girls had NEVER seen. So, while Geemah was folding the last napkins, I ran off to my room and into the closet to sneak into my old formal gown. I hollered for Geemah to join me and eventually she made it to the room (I needed a zip up and she needed to gussy!) and took one look at me and bust up laughing! She was surprised at just what kind of gussying I had been doing! She had no idea of what my gussying would entail. When she finally contained herself, I forced her into the closet to put on another formal gown I had stashed in the back. The zipper was partially split, so I had to use some pins and got her all fastened into her gown. Next to the bathroom for dark lipstick and flashy jewelry! Oh, were we a sight!
Sashaying out the door into the great room, we found our princess admirers twirling in dress-up princess regalia. They stopped and could (apparently) not believe their eyes! Blossom followed me around the room. If I sat, she sat. If I got up to move something, she got up and followed me. It was quite funny that all of a sudden I was seen through a new set of eyes!! We had an enjoyable lunch with tasty niblets and the nicest spot of tea...
We had these lovely snail roll sandwiches of Turkey, Roast Beef, Cheese on a tortilla with a pickle and green onion!
Finger sandwiches of chicken salad on white with a black olive topper.
Lettuce wedge salads and fresh pineapple chunks.
The party goers...
All of the children used their finest manners. The whole time. I promise. Really, these are the best ones that they have. Obviously we will need to incorporate table manners into our curriculum, soon!
Blossom impersonates a tree frog...
Bud uses his finest fork and spoon...
And being the lady that she is, Branch would never open her mouth too wide (forget that it might have helped to have a smaller piece of lettuce) ...
Miss Priss taught all how to properly slurp up your delicious tea...
Next tea party scheduled for next week. Feel free to stop in - but don't expect the full regalia... only tea and crumpets!
That is an absolute hoot!!!! I LOVE it! Wish we could join you for some tea, crumpets and girly fun! How come Bud didn't "dress up" in his tea party best??! Tell him if he would have, I would have to show Adam!!
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