A Surprise in the Mail

Sophia got a package from Arbor in the mail a couple days ago.

In it was three blank postcards, a letter, and a mouse.

Now known as Pebble. An awesome name, I think.

Well, we just had to make Pebble feel welcome, so we immediately got to crafting. First order of business: a handmade, decorated, felt pillow.

Which Sophia decorated and sewed herself.Oliver wanted to sew too. But I think he was making me another skirt. He's so sweet.

So, the letter said that Pebble is big on travel and wants to have a few adventures with Sophia this summer. You know, go with her to the pool, the grocery store, a friend's house, the playground...

The postcards are for Sophia to write about her adventures with Pebble and send to her teacher.

And the best part (in my humble opinion) is that since they will be studying journeys this year, Sophia is supposed to build Pebble a "water craft" (which doesn't necessarily have to float) out of found objects, to bring with her for the first day of school.

Was kindergarten this cool when I was a kid?