My Little Butterfly

We've made it a tradition to go every year to the "Kid's Expo" where the kids can do tons of fun stuff and I get to collect freebies from all the vendors :0) Lauren's favorite thing (after of course jumping on the bungees, romping through the bounce houses, playing in the petting zoo, decorating cookies, etc.) is getting her face painted. This year she chose a "butterfly". Her friend Hanna came along this year and in addition to the above, they danced with Radio Disney, watched a magic show (who ironically happened to be the same magician who performed at Lauren's first birthday party) and sang with the "Ladybugs"- a group of preteen girls dressed in red and black polkadots who sing oldies like "Shake it up baby", etc.) Now, normally I'd never let Lauren go to school with that getup on her face however; Susan said she was going to let Hanna (provided it made it through the night- which I think Susan was hoping it wouldn't), so I figured "what the helk". After very carefully sleeping with her face in the air, Lauren's butterfly made it through the night intact- she also strategically chose to wear a blouse with butterflies on it so she was good-to-go this morning. Well, I just got a call from Mr. Tamez and Lauren doesn't know it yet but when she gets back from art class the butterfly's got to go :0( I'm just glad HE'S the one who has to tell her- spare me the drama! It was fun while it lasted and Lauren's already looking forward to going next year. Our next big event will be the Pet Expo in a couple weeks- we'll see what she comes home with then!