Picture the scenario, A mom is recooperating from the stomach virus (for the third time in 3 weeks) on the couch when she hears scampering in the kitchen, rustling in the foyer, scratching in the kitchen cupboards and drawers. No, its not mice its bored children who have come up with a brilliant idea.
Children have a different way of seeing the world, a wonderful, creative and fun picture of what life outside their world looks like. In my children’s world when fall comes to town, you get all dressed up and have a Fall Ball. They spent the afternoon planning what, where, how, what to where, what music to dance to and what to eat.
What: A Fall Ball (I mentioned this one already you know)
Where: In the garage
How: They set up a place to dance, a place to eat, chairs for the wallflowers to sit at
What to wear: They are fashion forward, I saw vests, top hats, prairie bonnets and even a cane.
What music: Mostly swing music and classical
What to eat: Well, they raided the foods we buy for special outings and Freeky Friday (you didn’t think we eat this stuff all the time, did you?) There were cookies, crackers with spread, desserts brought from Miami by Abuela and drinks on the house.
After seeing these pictures (did I mention I was not in attendance at the ball, I was sick on the couch), I would like to repeat something which I tell people all the time. The best gift you can give your child is a sibling!!
Happy Fall everyone.
