Time for Tea

Today marked the beginning of something I've been planning on starting for a long time. My girl and I had our first official Tea Party. I say "official" because this tea party is special in its purpose and focus. Several years ago I purchased a book, which I have saved until today for my little lady. "Just Mom and Me Having Tea" is a great book designed for having a fun, purposeful and meaningful devotional time with your little girl. It holds great tea party ideas, activities and stories that encourage little ones as they learn to study God's Word. Especially important, I think, is its focus on teaching little princesses who they are in Christ, and teaching them how to see themselves through the lens of God's Word. This is so different than what they are bombarded with in this world.

So today, with fake flowers, double-chocolate Rice Krispie treats, and china mugs of strawberry milk and International Coffee, Grace and I had our first tea date, where we talked about the things God made, how He made us, the things we like about ourselves and the ways we can thank God for our bodies and our talents. In Thursday morning tea parties ahead, I pray that my girl and I will have important, fun and real glimpses of the Lord in one another, amidst our study of His Word, our laughter and our prayers.