Sept. 14: This year Esther came up with the idea for a Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle party. This is one of our favorite Beatrix Potter tales. I knew what I would do for her cake. It was perfect that I had given a family of Calico Critter Hedgehogs to Martha and Mercy last year for Christmas. I dug on of them out and whipped up a clothesline. Esther knew exactly who all the hanging clothes belonged to. Squirrel Nutkin’s tailcoat (no tail), Tabby Kitten’s mittens (though Mrs Tiggy Winkle actually only irons them), Sally Henny Penny’s stockings (heels worn out), Mrs. Josephine Rabbit’s hankerchief (smells like onions) and Peter Rabbit’s blue coat (shrunk).
September 2: Today we held Gerhardt’s birthday party. He chose Naruto for his theme and I have to say, it was fun to plan. I also have to say I was nerded out over Naruto myself for a short time…in my 20s. I know. I introduced this one to the babies. There weren’t tons of ideas on the internet for me to draw on but knowing a bit about the show/manga gave me enough.
