Getting Ready Is Half The Insanity

Ellie's birthday is Saturday. In preparation, we were trying to decide what kind of party it would be. Ellie has been studying some world history, which includes ancient Greek mythology. She is fascinated by the Greek culture, not to mention the amazing food. So when she came to us with the idea of a Greek party, we weren't surprised.

"...and everyone can come dressed as a different Greek god or goddess!" She announced in excitement, as we sat on the couch.

Biker Man and I exchanged glances, his being, "Wow, she is so imaginative, but it can't happen," mine was, "Go on, honey, you now have the floor."

After explaining why Christians don't endorse false gods at parties they host, and the long history of the persecution of the Christian church, she was satisfied.

"Well, then can I have an around the world party? Everyone can come dressed from a different country, and we can have food from around the world!"

Well, I cannot tell you how excited we are to host this party. We have invited our Master's Commission students as well as her playmates. Ellie really has a heart for missions, so planning her party has been helpful for homeschooling too. She has decided to be from China, Little Drummer Boy opted to be from Texas. "But that's not a country!" Ellie protested to him, his response was, "Well, I just want to be an American." So there you go.

So this week we are trying to get this house in order, decorate, and find something to put her nine candles in. Ellie doesn't like cake. Whaaaaaat? I know. But I'm sure we can figure something out. We're having hummus as our nod to Greece.