Even if it meant having a dragon taco party.
If you're seen the book, then you know where the original inspiration came from. Kale and I had been reading 'Dragon's Love Tacos' for two days straight and figured it was about time we threw our own dragon taco party. While at the grocery store on Saturday morning, I found a cute dragon (dinosaur? lizard?) toque for $2 and decided to buy us all doughnuts and pronounce it dragon taco party DAY.
Kale was totally on board with dragon taco party day and asked to wear his halloween costume - which, he reminded me, is actually a dinosaur "but can be a dragon if you use your 'magination." Smart kiddo.
Side note: If you've read this book can you tell me - does it annoy you that it goes from a page where the house has apparently burnt to the ground (there are no words, just the picture) to the next page that starts with "why would a dragon help you rebuild your house?" Does it feel like there is a page missing there? Or some words?! Why do kids books seem so disjointed sometimes? [rant over]
Thanks to Pinterest, we also made dragon crafts. Actually, Kris and I made dragon crafts while Kale attempted to cut everything in the room with scissors and when he tired of that, hid in the closet stacking cups. Nevertheless, he loved the dragon craft we made him and we all hung out while doing it so whatever, right? (If only I could be so laid back about it in the moment instead of having a "I put together this special craft to do with my son and now he's hiding in the closet stacking cups instead" mini-tantrum).
And obviously we had tacos - beef tacos and fish tacos (kind of a weird combo). I probably made enough tacos to feed several small dragons (or one large).
After dinner and a bath, we watched a bit of How to Tame Your Dragon - which proved to be a little too scary for our little dragon lover (who watched most of it while peeking out from behind a blanket). Also? The hitting and fighting and fire. A little bit crazier than the My Little Pony episodes he's hooked on.
For a day stuck indoors, it wasn't all that bad. Having a theme for the day made it fun and it was all exciting for Kale - which is really all that matters. Still, I'm really looking forward to the mountains of snow melting so we can get outside and look for dragons....
What a fun idea! I had to laugh at the mini-tantrum about the craft. We ALL get that feeling, but it doesn't stop you from trying so that's all that matters. Funny side note...I take Jude to a craft time at our library. As I watch other moms at the craft it's so funny to see them all TRY to get their toddler to make a puppet or whatever, but after a few minutes it becomes clear who's making the craft. It makes me laugh. We try so hard.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a themed day at home. So cute.
How fun! I haven't seen this book yet but it sounds cute.
ReplyDeleteOhh I absolutely love this! We are in desperate cabin fever mode over here-perhaps a themed day will do the trick:)
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad about the craft frustration. My girls were painting yesterday. I had just gotten a new piece of paper out for Veronica and put more paint on her palette, and turned my attention back to peeling potatoes, when she told me she was done. I was so annoyed, and I made her stay at the table and paint a little longer. It actually turned into another 30 minutes of painting, but in the moment of demanding she stay at the table, I felt so guilty!
ReplyDeleteWe are suppose to get a good amount of snow tonight so we will have cabin fever in a day or two for sure! I am not crafty though, haha!
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What a fun idea! It sounds like you guys had a really awesome day :)
ReplyDeleteDragon taco party fest sounds (and looks) amazing! I want to be a little kiddo in your house and I'll also check out that book - I imagine that both of my littles would love it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read you in so long, and now I'm binging! I love this whole day, you are amazing! Also, Judah is also hooked on My Little Pony. The other day he told Luke that he looked like Rainbow Dash. They should get together.
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