This week we attended a special event with our grandchildren. Their school had what was called "Colonial Day." There were 10 stations where the student learned various things about Colonial times.
Making paper
Printing on paper
Etiquette
Use of Wompom
Apple cider
Apple butter
Butter making
Popcorn hulling
Hand sewing
Candle making

All of October we hardly had a drop of rain. Come this event we had rain all night before and all that day, three inches in all. Fortunately all the activities were under a tent, except for the apple butter making. Also it was good that the temperature was not too cold.

Even with the weather not cooperating, it was a very interesting and fun day. We had lunch together and at the end we had some fun singing and a lively square dance.

It was good to see how our grandchildren interact with their school friends. It was also good to be with the other grandparents. The teachers and others who put this on really did a good job and put a lot of effort into making this a wonderful time for all.

Some were even dressed according to that time. The children were also encouraged to come dressed in Colonial garb. They had plenty of chairs for sitting so us old people could rest. And each child had a basket they could fill with all the creative activities that went on during the day.

The tent was not equipped with lights so you had some feel for those olden days when electricity had not been invented yet. Of course none of the activities require electric.

It is good to be involved in our grandchildren's lives.