The winter doldrums had set into the world of my five-year-old daughter Katie. Even her seemingly boundless energy had dwindled as she lay back on her bed, just staring out the window.
I had suggested games, television and even playing in the snow, to no avail.
Suddenly my eyes rested on her tea table and favorite dress-up costumes and memories from my own childhood came to mind.
"How about a tea party?" I asked. Immediately, her eyes lit up and she asked if she would be allowed to invite her friends, Andrea and Rosa. I laughed and headed off to make the calls.
Katie and I set about preparing the tea, complete with little finger cookies on a plate, and soon the girls arrived. They ran up to the room, giggling all the way. I could hear their excited voices as each girl tried on different costumes.
To bring warmth and fun to their imaginations on such a cold day I suggested they become springtime fairies holding tea in the garden. Katie's room created the perfect setting, with the flowers and butterflies drifting across the wall. The girls loved the idea and began sorting through the many fairy and butterfly costumes Katie had accumulated in her short five years.
My heart warmed when I came back and saw all three little fairies dressed in Katie's favorite tutu skirts. Andrea was the flower fairy in the ribbon and daisy covered tutu. Rosa went all out and became a butterfly fairy, with shimmering wings, butterfly hairpiece and all. Not surprisingly, Katie chose her favorite pink sparkle tutu with the silky white bow. I watched as they waved their wands over the table their teacups. Magically, they were filled and the party began.
Memories as sweet as candy, from my childhood and now Katie's, flooded my mind and I found I had a bounce in my step as I went about the rest of the day.
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