Back before I knew better, (I say that loosely, because I still use it for popsicles), I use to make powdered juice for the kids as a treat. I justified it’s use because I could control the amount of sugar that got mixed in. It made me smile to see their little purple or red stained smiles as they thanked me for their treat on a hot summers day.
Communication is key between parents and I, especially if they don’t tell me something important.
Well on this particular day, the kids had been absolutely fabulous, stellar, most excellent, so a treat was in order. One of the best parts of this sweetened goodness was that they got to vote for their favorite flavor. The choices were purple, red, yellow, or blue, and purple won by a landslide! They got to help with the water, the grape powder, the sugar, every part. Apple slices, crackers, and grape juice equals happy children 🙂
All of a sudden a parent comes in earlier than normal, asking hurriedly for her children. Happy little purple stained smiles greats their Mother. “Oh my goodness!” she says, I look at her bewildered. “We have family pictures in half hour, there is no way those grape smiles are going to wash off.” Honestly I had no idea, and I felt terrible, but I didn’t know.
Needless to say they are the proud recipients of two family pictures with three little grape smiles, one for them and one for me! Gratefully the photographer had touched up the other photos so not all was lost. Communication is key 😉