Part 2
For this tea party we used adult-size teacups and saucers.
Some of my most favorites, along with the teapot Little One's daddy
gave me for Mother's Day quite a few years ago.
And the tea this time was pretty hot and we learned how to sip every so slightly
to check how hot it is. They all did well.
Of course one of the most fun things about a tea party is the
act of placing sugar into the cup and stirring it.
At one tea party I had, the sugar bowl was completely emptied.
This time the bowl was not emptied, but the sugar was all wet and soggy.
Just stop and smile at that visual.
After they were finished we had a quick trip to my bedroom to open
my grandmother's cedar "hope" chest and have a look at my braid.
It seems to be something they always want to do,
if they've seen it before or heard about it..
Then for the wrap up of the party we read a story.
When my blog friend and former neighbor recommends a book I always
take note. This one, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, surprisingly
was on the shelf at our library. What I didn't realize was how
perfect it was for Valentine's Day. (I believe God
delights to put things like that together for us.)
So we ended with a wonderful story with a good lesson
about love and friendship. Then off they went to
run outside a bit in the wind and dropping temperatures.
Brrrrrr.
I googled the name of this book and found it online being read by
a familiar actor. You might want to listen to it yourself!
I was surprised when your link did not take me to the place where I first learned of this book. And I have no idea where I did. Now my interest is piqued so must find the audio.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly lovely tea party with learning guests. They'll be all set for a truly proper tea one of these days soon as you have taught them so much and allowed them some hot tea. I like the look of intent on the face of your granddaughter. She is very much present.
This reminds me of my giving the grandsons "a tea party" because they said that they wanted one. The youngest was most annoyed when I assigned him a tea cup because he wanted the "pretty" one. He assured me that boys like nice things, too. Anyway, he was not at all a fan of the tea, even if he had a sip and said, "Yummy," actually, more like "yummeeeeeee" with a shudder.
Oh, what a fun teatime you girls had, with so many treats, both tasty and entertaining. Your setting is storybook worthy!
ReplyDeletePoppy
What a lovely teaparty! The cakes look very delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh, what delight! I love that pic of your granddaughter! Your gifted tea pot is GORGEOUS- this is such a sweet thing, Podso!
ReplyDeleteI pray for the day of granddaughters - but I have been blessed with three tea-loving nieces, though the teens have hit and one must make an appointment six months in advance to have them over now it would seem. : - (
I, as like Vee, want to find that audio now. Thanks for the recommendation - a perfect ending to a most perfect tea party!
Your tea table looks so pretty. I can just see the spoons of sugar being added to the tea. That would have been me 40 years ago when I started to drink tea. Plus milk. Now I enjoy it black. Now, about that braid in your hope chest. Will we get to see it too? :)
ReplyDeleteI love this second instalment of your tea party. The image of the sugar bowl was a reminder of tea parties when our Lillypad was tiny.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely! I am so reminded of my mother who liked to take a little tea (or coffee) with her sugar!! Sweet memories for the little girls and for you.
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Bonnie
What a fun tea party.. Your granddaughter is adorable.. I will check out the link for the book, it sounds cute.. Have a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious, a memory that will last a lifetime, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
What little miss or mister wouldn't love to be invited to your tea? I'll have to look for that book, Dotisie---it looks interesting. Oh and the wet sugar happens at my home when the grands visit! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love to hear of others having tea parties with little ones, brings back such warm memories for me. I've always used sugar cubes and you can imagine the splash they are capable of making. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe books sounds perfect for your tea party reading and like Pam, I think your blogging sisters would like to see the braid too please.
Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday Dotsie.
I am going to show the video of Hector Elizondo reading this book to Kamryn and Kyle tomorrow. That will be fun.
ReplyDeleteYour party was so sweet!
Deanna
What a pretty tea party, Dotsie! I look forward to doing this with my granddaughter(s) one day!
ReplyDeleteI just won the Mr. Hatch book on a blog giveaway! I will enjoy reading it to my grandchildren.
Oh how lovely and what fun those cuties must've had with such wonderful granny! What fun they had eating cookies and having tea, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat book sounds lovely too.
Have a great week Podsie.
FABBY
The little ones are so lucky to have a grandma do something special for them. Memories are forever. The table is so beautifully set.And there is something special about sugar cubes, isn't there?
ReplyDeleteHow precious that party was! I want to do this with my grandkids next Valentine's!! You are a very special Grandma! I loved this!
ReplyDeleteAlso love the new table!!!
xo Kris
Such a pretty tea party with delightful guests. The intent look on your granddaughter's face is precious. I can well imagine the soggy sugar and overly sweet cups of tea. All part of the learning process.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arrangement for the party.
ReplyDeleteBig, big, big smile on my face! such sweetness. like the soggy sugar. ;) hee hee. blessings and hugs~ tanna
ReplyDeleteps thank you again for sharing the book!!
Oh my...your heart party posts were just precious! Lovely photos of your sweet tea party...how fun!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked the book! It stirs my heart every time we read it. And we enjoyed the audio presentation. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour table setting looks so pretty. I found the book being read on-line. It is a lovely story of the power of Love--just the act of giving it makes you FEEL loved! Thanks for sharing this. You peaked my interest about your braid? When did you cut it off and why? I used to be in awe of my aunt's long hair when I was a child. She always wore it in a french twist. She was married to a doctor and looked "polished" all the time.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Valentine tale. Chuckled at the sugar story. That teapot is darling, and I too believe that God delights in giving his children good gifts, even surprises. 'God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.' - Piper. I'll find an N.T. Wright quote next. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cool to see a Screen Actor's Guild reading and that actor.
ReplyDeleteI think Britton will want tea every time she visits. Maybe you do that already!
Such a beautifully set table for the little sweethearts!! I know that they had a wonderful time! (I am smiling big about the soggy sugar!)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your share a sweet tea together and the table looked delightfully pretty.
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