This morning, quite of their own initiation, my school-agers held a wedding. Sarah dressed herself up in a bride outfit using the dress up clothes that are really in there for the preschoolers, but they all secreatly enjoy wearing and occassionally break out when fun overcomes the longing to be "grown up." The wedding was complete with a processional, bridesmaids, rings and ring-bearer, Zac as minister-- using Grace's Harry Potter as the Bible (which seems rather sacreligious and something I intend to rectify so that next time there will be a Bible in our little Christian school room), a bouquet and bouquet toss, flower girl, "father" walking her down the aisle, and annulment a few minutes later when Jake realized that he had done something kinda "girlie." There was also a wedding photographer-me- and I'd post the pictures here when I get them if it weren't for all you sickos out there in cyberspace. Bad sickos, ruining things for everyone.
They left for the school wing discussing what they would do differently in the next wedding that they hold. I really hope this doesn't become a trend, like singing "Who Let the Dog's Out," or finger crocheting. I'd much prefer the finger crocheting to my 5-10 year olds already planning their weddings.
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That is so excellent, Carrie! What a great story, I could totally picture all of it. Mark's comment is that, "at least they have it ingrained in their heads that marriage is for a man and a woman" and no other combinations. :)
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