I've been soaking up the grand fairy fun for the last few weeks before Dewdrop took her cross country adventure. Sleepovers, play dates, parties, and hikes.
One highlight was the Nutrition Festival at the library. There was a performance by the Last Carnival Circus School.
Two of my good friends were part of the show.
Impressive, huh?
There was an interactive show by the Hoop Mamas.
Which my fairies loved.
Some exercises, some jumping.
Well, lots of jumping...
And lots of booths with learning games.
With healthy treats. And all free. You might have noticed, if there is a free kid's event around, we are THERE. I've always done things like that with my own kids,and now with these babes. My boys were raised to love to attend a grand opening of any business to partake in free hot dogs and popcorn.
For me it wasn't just the free stuff, it was the party attitude. We were very poor when the boys were tiny and free was all I could afford. I'll never forget the joy on my young son's face when he spun the wheel of fortune at a grocery store opening and won a giant jug of ketchup. It didn't matter that his prize was ketchup, it was a PRIZE and it was fun to win it. Sounds weird, but it sure was a good day for us.
But I've learned over the years that it isn't the price that matters, it is getting out there and doing something festive with your family. And with the right attitude even hot dogs in a parking lot for a used car lot grand opening can be exciting.
PS- thank you for your concerns and worries about me missing my little Dewdrop. Heck, I miss her when I don't see her daily, but I know how lucky I am to have my grand fairies on a regular basis, and how most grandparents don't have that luxury. Also, I know that it is going to be very hard for her parents to be away from her, but have to say I am quite proud of the way they are handling it and making it work. That little girl gets to spend time with all the people who love her and that is what is important.
She is going to be one happy little miniature gypsy!
Karla, I couldn't say it better. You're right about it not being the money but doing things together, but I also think that events like little carnivals or the fun day you described are wonderful because they ARE free and parents don't have to worry about taking one kid or all kids and what they'll have to sacrifice if they do. Looks like a tremendously fun day for all of you!
Posted by: jeanie | March 22, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Yep, fun is an attitude, you cant purchase it!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 22, 2015 at 11:06 AM
oh we did those kind of things when our kids were little a little music, balloons, junk food all adds up to FUN....the kids don't know it isn't every family that does that they just know that we were together having fun.....and that is all that matters. I am glad thins are settling down for all of you.
Posted by: catie | March 28, 2015 at 08:28 PM