Closing our eyes the three of us listened for the soft flutter of wings. Slowly opening one lid, I spied my four-year-old twin daughters sitting still, eyes clamped shut, clutching each other’s hands. Both hoping that this would be the evening fairies would come to drink sugar water from the tiny cups left out for them.
My daughters are smitten with the fay. So much so, that we have an annual “Fairy Day.” On this magical date the girls dress extra fancy, sample festive treats and get to use their “fairy names.” Last year, as we cuddled about to read a favorite storybook, I told my little gals they could each chose a special name to be used once a year. My two imps huddled together, whispering. Soon their heads bobbed up, grins wide. I was informed both wanted their name to start with the letter M, in honor of their godmother. Her name starts with that lovely initial.
Finally, after I read from a long list, names were chosen. Morgan and Maybelle. Quite fitting fairy names!
My two pixies may be twins, but they are extremely different. Morgan, who is older by six minutes, is a leap into it personality. She seems to be continuously running for preschool class president. Maybelle is more of a watch, take it in and then act person. An animal lover since infancy, her second word, after mama, was Coco…our dog’s nickname.
On Fairy Day this year, my petite lasses created a tea party that even the pickiest of sprites wouldn’t have been able to fly past. Dolls, teddy bears and stuffed bunnies were amongst the well fed toy chest guests.
Even though this fanciful day has come and gone, I thought we could recreate it just for you to see. Along with baked goods, which in this photo I didn’t make, my kids enjoyed a pastel fruit salad. I hope you’ll conclude that any fairy nearby would drop in for a nibble. 💗
Fairy Day Fruit Salad
🌸Rosé strawberries, halved and stems removed
🌸Rosé raspberries
🌸Rainier cherries, halved and pitted
🌸Watermelon cubes
🌸Mango slices, cut into pieces
🌸Kiwi slices, quartered
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, leaving a few watermelon cubes aside. Squeeze the juice from these remaining melon pieces over the tossed fruit. Gently stir, lightly coating all the fruit.
(Please note that rosé strawberries and rosé raspberries do not contain alcohol!)
