This afternoon, my girls have some friends over. I am amazed at how easily they begin to chatter and giggle from the first moment they board my car. Given every available pastime, they have chosen to play Dress-Up and Tea Party.
Each lovely maiden is clad in fancy frills. After the fashion show where everyone is a winner, they request pretzels, peanuts and hot tea in "real tea cups". They create a centerpiece for the table, and set it beautifully. While awaiting the whistle, they prance and twirl, forever offering commentary on everything from scholastics and shoes to sisterhood and snacks.
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This week I've had two opportunities to plan women's events. With each brainstorm, we are reminded that women ultimately want a reason to put on jewelry, enjoy a change of scenery, and some light refreshment to accompany their inevitable and incessant conversation.
Dress-Up and Tea Party! Once a girl, always a girl:)
