I think mice are rather nice;
Their tails are long, their faces small; They haven’t any chins at all. Their ears are pink, their teeth are white, They run about the house at night; They nibble things they shouldn’t touch, and no one seems to like them much, but I think mice are nice! -Rose Fyleman It started with this poem which we discovered in a book of poetry for children. Ever since Archer has had the words to explain his love of mice - those little ears and teeth, long tails and nibbling instincts. So when it came time to think of ideas for his 6th birthday party, a mouse theme was suggested. And of course, I simply had to honour this poetic whim! There were mouse meringues and mouse shortbread, a mouse cake (orange zest and vanilla) and various mouse games: making mouse ears, mouse, mouse, RAT! Pin the tail on the mouse, mouse egg and spoon race, What's the time Mr Cat? And a piñata which was not mousey but made by the birthday boy and I into a number 6. My mum gifted him a beautiful book called "Mouse's Wood" which we've been reading and exploring the magnificent illustrations for days. How can my littlest son be six already? Though it's hard to believe, he is every bit a wonderful six year old; he can read a book to himself and ride a two-wheel bike and help collect eggs. He loves school and music and adventures and cuddles and sloths and lego and... mice!
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Lois Haultain
16/12/2022 08:28:49 am
Awwww....he's the cutest, and he's so lucky to have you for his mama.
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Zena Jaber
19/12/2022 05:09:16 pm
Absolutely delightful mouse themed birthday party for Mr 6! I used to read to my little one, The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse, because we had moved from the city to the bush.
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3/1/2023 01:08:21 pm
This is all so gorgeous, adorable and fruitfully creative, Emily! (Or cake-fully creative). Any photo of the Sims boys makes me want to break through the screen and hug them. ThatI can't is probably a relief for them if they knew my thought!
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ABOUT the authorEmily Clare Sims is a farmer and mama to three young boys. Each day she looks for ways to notice beauty, contemplate her faith and savour the seasons... Categories
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