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Party Girl!

Yesterday, my second grader came home from school with a handfull of cute invitations for friends to join her for a "late night" at our house that evening.  She graciously ran it by me before delivering them and asked what would be an appropriate time for the party.  I told her that 7-9:00 p.m. would be great.  She wanted to make sure she had plenty of time to prepare, so she put 7:30 p.m.  Ok.  We went to the dollar store to buy candy, made cookies, and put cheese in celery in order to have a health snack alternative.  She set the table, printed off coloring pages, and cheerfuly helped to tidy up the house. 

I love her enthusiasm.  She was a gracious hostess and while we initially handed out the candy to the winners of "musical chairs", she wante to be sure that everyone had a fair share.  She prepared goody bags with everyone's name on them  before they arrived.  In addition to the eating, musical chairs and coloring activities.  There was dancing and jumping on the trampoline.  What a great way to spend a Friday night.

I am grateful for my free-spirited, social butterfly.  She challenges me every day and I hope that her strong will will serve her well as she grows.  We live in a challenging time, one where values and priorities are being streched.  I hope her abilities will allow her to be a strong, good example to others and that she will not do things just to be following the crowd.  I am surprised she hasn't made me put up our Halloween decorations yet.  I am sure that is coming soon.
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