It all started with taking our oldest grandchild to the movie theatre this winter to see
Paddington starring Downtown Abbey's own Hugh Bonneville, scary Nicole Kidman and the
sweetest Sally Hawkins.
It was a winner and even her Papa loved the shared experience comparing this flick to Mary Poppins. That's supercalifragilistically good!
Weeks later I introduced her to the (stuffed) Bear from far away Peru. He has taken up residence at our City Nest. And here the adventures began...baking cookies together, sleepovers, visiting the local theatre and restaurant, and then writing about it in a journal.
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| P Bear went to his first movie about a month later. |
Last weekend was especially adventurous for these two and me. We went to a
Paddington Tea Party at the library.
Two of my former colleagues, Patricia and Diane, were the presenters of this delightful program.
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| Here Miss E poses with Paddington and Patricia. And the expectant parents. (This was before Princess Charlotte was born.) |
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| Food and décor coordinator, Diane. Nailed it! |
Story time kicks off the event with a couple of favorite titles:
A Bear Named Paddington by Michael Bond
illustrated by R.W. Alley
Tea for Ruby by Sarah Ferguson
illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Next up: an adorable P Bear craft-making time.
This was all topped off with a true tea party with finger sandwiches, scones and tea cakes.
We ALL loved this special afternoon (many attendees, but I am choosing not to post the pictures publicly) and send out a huge thank you
to Cook Public Library for offering such treats to young ones, their older guests and
especially to a Bear from far away Peru who just happens to have
a penchant for marmalade!
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