Chance's school teacher is engaged to be married so today in Chance's backpack, he brought home an invitation to the reception.
After verifying that we would be available on the stated date on the invitation, Chance said in wonder," I can not believe that she invited us to the wedding!"
Chance's face was so full of excitement that I wanted to make sure to let him down gently.
"We get to go to the reception later that night." I said.
"Reception?" Chance said screwing up his face like he does when he is mystified.
"People usually get married and then have a reception later where people bring presents and refreshments are served."
"Refreshments?" Chance asked.
"Like cake and something to drink." I told him.
"Only family and best friends usually go to the wedding." I explained. Though the thought of a classfull of 2nd graders wiggling off to the side of the wedding ceremony would create some interesting moments I am sure.
Funny how many receptions Chance has been to and he did not know that is what they are called. He has several aunts, uncles and friends who have been married since Chance was born yet he didn't know what the event was called. He just knew we showed up for goodies and left a present.
Even though we WILL NOT be attending the actual marriage ceremony, Chance is now excited about the reception. We'll just have to keep reminding him of the word reception so he can remeber the proper name.
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