Our latest book we read was Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. This story was set in England in the early 1900's so a tea party was a must!
We used Gram Shadle's fancy plates (as the kids called them) with fresh flowers. Carter helped me so much to get this ready. While I was making the mini quiche, he mixed up the sugar cookies and scooped them onto baking trays. BY HIMSELF. He also put crackers and cheese out, and made sandwiches and I showed him how to cut them into fancy triangles and squares.
Daddy showed us all how to drink tea "properly."
We had hibiscus tea (I double checked that it was caffeine free.) I think the kids really got a kick out of drinking from real tea cups.
I have to say that this is one of the rare instances where I like the movie Mary Poppins better than the book. Mary Poppins in the book was rather snappish and rude. The kids had recently watched the movie so we were able to compare and contrast the two.
Tea with Mommy Poppins!!
Carter took this picture for me, a little blurry but thanks for the thought, buddy!
This book took us a long time to read, I think we have been working on it since the very beginning of March. Now that spring is in the air, I'm excited for summer reading to start!
Gram Shadle would have been so delighted to know that her plates were used for a tea party. I am sure she is smiling down on all of you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Bo and Gramma