We were cordially invited by the preschool to a tea party! My grandson told us that we were to dress "fancy". I found lots of costume jewelry, one of my vintage hats and carried a small black velvet vintage purse that belonged to my great aunt. Grampa was told to wear a suit coat and tie with his jeans.
They could not have been more adorable, especially with the good manners they had been practicing.
Our grandson loved the tea. Especially since he could add sugar cubes.
The teacher had an ingenious way to make sure the children tasted each food item. You should always try one bite to be polite. We then added a face sticker to each item pictured on the sheet to show whether we liked it or not.
For after lunch entertainment, the three year old class has been hatching eggs in an incubator!
This is our last nursery school student and he will "graduate" in the spring. The teachers asked how many of these tea parties we have attended (I'm not sure) and told us they know we will miss all the school activities! I know we will miss it a little, but we have attended nursery school with five children and ten grandchildren and I think we have served our time.
I'd say you've outdone yourselves as grandparents! Tea parties in preschool! What a wonderful event!
ReplyDeleteReally adorable group photo. Looks like a lot of fun. I like the idea of at least trying one bite of something and then using stickers to show whether they liked it or not. I can certainly understand you "doing your time" -- I ran around for 10 years taking my boys to little league while I was also teaching and when the second one finally decided he was done -- I whooped for joy.
ReplyDeleteTeachers do get enthusiastic about classroom activities! That's nice, and I may or may not be equally so! The teaparty took some organizing, some clever ideas there.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a wonderful idea! The kids look so cute, as do grandma and grandpa. I'd say you've served your time!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best! I especially love seeing all those adorable kids dressed up. The one bite and stickers to taste food is a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how adorable are those kiddies in the cool outfits. You grandson is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute! It's a bittersweet time, isn't it? Guess you'll be attending a pre-school graduation soon!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun for you! You are making memories!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Your little guy is adorable in his fancy outfit.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very fortunate to be able to play such a large role in your grandchildren's lives.
ReplyDeleteI think a tea party for both the fun, tasting different food, and teaching manners is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteEnvy, happy appreciation, and commiseration from ganjin to 10 each GRANDS and GREATS. Most Envy is that yours are so close, and ours are in seven states! God bless whoever invented Face-Time and Conference Calls, and my lasting, fervent admiration for your Grandmothering Skills and dedication.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for everyone. Kids looked so cute and happy.
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