My daughter and I had our first Secret Keeper Girl date tonight. She was absolutely thrilled with our fancy tea party with china tea cups, chocolate eclairs, and Earl Grey Tea. I gave her a hand massage with some really nice mandarin body butter beforehand. The object of the lesson was to think about and discuss how we present our value- like a styrofoam, everyday ceramic, or a china cup. We talked about how our value remains the same in God's eyes, but how the world will judge us on how we present ourselves. I promised to spend more time in God's Word each day, to be careful with my tone when talking to my family, to drink 8 glasses of water a day and to lay off sugar and refined foods. It was a really special time- right up her alley. She loves the finer things in life. Unfortunately, she got a mother who is not quite so elegant. I am here to teach her about being REAL, I guess. I did my best to be grown up and sophisticated-I raced in after soccer practice, threw off my sweaty duds, pulled on a lovely wrap around dress and high heels (ok- they are actually like clogs), put on dangly earrings, make up, and did my hair poufy. I knew she would get a kick out of all that. I mowed through my eclair like there was no tomorrow- She sat there daintily nibbling hers. I drank tea from my little china tea cup in 3 gulps while she sweetly sipped. Though I may be a little unorthodox in my method, I think that the point of the date got across. We are looking forward to our next one- I will keep you posted.
6 comments:
Sounds like a perfect evening for you and your daughter. I'll bet she remembers it always.
This is so sweet!
I love the pictures.
Your daughter will always remember the time you took with her -
Being one who also does not feel very "girly" or refined - I know you can still be a great example to that precious young lady!
I love your pictures. Mommy/daughter time is so important, especially when you're surrounded by boys. :-)
Jane, you look gorgeous! What an awesome idea!! I've been needing to take my girls - separately - on a date, just for special time alone with Mom. It's hard with 4 little kids to give them individual attention, and unless I schedule a date, away from the house, I'm not sure it will happen!
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What fun! I've got the book sitting on my nightstand...better pull it out! You look like you have a great relationship with your daughter.
What a beautiful picture of the two of you. What great memories these occasions will make.
Keith took Julia on a date when she turned 8. When she turns 12 they will have them once a month.
The purpose--to teach her how other males should treat her.And that she has someone who thinks she is beautiful just the way she is.
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