first school friend playdate

i want to say that this was madelyn's first playdate at our house ever.  at least one where it wasn't just kids of a mom i was having over.  she chose her friend sarah to come over and swim, but it was way too cold today (i wore a sweatshirt and pants) so we just had her over to play.  it was like there wasn't enough time to say and do everything they wanted to!  sarah is one of madelyn's friends from her kindergarten class.  they will find out on friday if they will be in the same class next year or not.  and she was at vbs last week too.  madelyn has been so excited that she has told everyone who would listen (or was at least within earshot) that sarah was coming over on wednesday.  even mason and maddux were super excited and preparing and they didn't even know who sarah was!  

this morning madelyn and mason were dressed before i was even up.  we spent the morning straightening up and sarah came over just before lunch to play and eat with us.  after lunch i let them choose some craft supplies and make whatever they wanted.  (i was trying to figure out a planned craft and decided that i didn't need to stress about it, they are both pretty artistic and creative.  so i let it go.)

they ended up using toilet paper rolls to make 'carriers'.  they covered the hole on one end to give it a 'bottom' and then hole punched the top and strung line or yarn through the holes to wear it like a necklace.  it can easily hold pens or small toys.  they were both thrilled with their creations.

they are already planning their next get together.  love.