Princess Gwyn

Gwyn and I had the greatest honor to attend a Princess Tea Party this afternoon.  This has to be one of the best birthday parties I have ever attended.  Imagine it: seven little girls (and one boy) all sitting around a table with breakable dishes, eating food while wearing princess (or prince) costumes.  The best part was that they were quiet and behaving and quiet.  Did I mention they were quiet?

Upon arrival, Gwyn decided to be her typical self - non-conforming, withdrawn and shy.  She didn't want to change into a princess dress, nor have her make-up done, her fingernails painted, or hair did.  I thought we were doomed.  Then, there was a flicker of hope when she wanted her fingernails painted.  That's when I saw the light opening up at the end of the tunnel.  Next came the make-up, then the hair.  Lastly, she finally asked me for a dress.  Pink, it had to be pink.

Here's what we ended up with:

Throw in some accessories and you have Princess Gwyn:

First, they talked about manners at the table.  Then, out came the "first course" with cheese, goldfish, grapes and carrot sticks.  I don't think I have ever seen Gwyn eat so much in one sitting.  It didn't stop with these snacks either.  "Second course" was little sandwiches and hot dogs bites - Cleared. Her. Plate. (Insert smiling mommy face.) 

Here is Princess Katelyn and her royal court:

These seven little girls (and one boy) were amazing.  I have never seen such good behavior for such a long period of time (1.5 hours or so).  Cupcakes, gummy bears, twizzlers, and animal crackers finished off the "meal" like no other.  Of course Gwyn ate all that, too!

A huge THANK YOU to Katelyn for inviting Gwyn to be a princess for the afternoon.  She had so much fun (once she moved past the shy stage)!