Mother's Tea 2014

Gabriel and Alex were excited to invite me to their Mother's Day tea. For a couple weeks, Gabriel asked if it was Mother's Day yet. Gabriel's day became half days the week prior but I was granted permission for him to participate in the tea that morning 

I didn't anticipate that the change of routine after four days would make a difference for Gabriel.  The morning of the tea was met with a massive meltdown.  There was no way Gabriel could join us  

I waited in the hallway for Alex to escort me in the room. When I walked in, four children sat at a table with their mom or grandmother. I sat at a table with only Alex and an empty chair meant for Gabriel. It was a stark reminder that Gabriel is at a stage where he is overwhelmed by the slightest change. It broke my heart that I had to sit alone with Alex. It's just another moment in time when this teacher doesn't take my sons feelings into consideration. 

The tea introduced formal English tea manners and history.  Each child stood up and read a different fact. 

Alex tried two different kinds of tea and I doubt he will try tea any time soon. 

He also wouldn't eat many treats because there was a rule about pinching a piece of food off and savouring it for a few seconds. 

Alex gave me some nice artwork and we played an M&M game.  He was thrilled to come home early when the tea was done.