Carnival

In the midst of election uncertainty and the continued nursing strike, tradition becomes an anchor that brings joy, rest, and solidity in the midst of a world that seems anything but that. Carnival is RVA’s big dress up party every year, and in the past we have had wonder woman, laura ingalls, violet incredible, and little red riding hood. This year, madeline and her friends and school big sister dressed up as the Emotions from Inside out. And Belle and her RVA big sisters decided they would be Dora, Boots, and the Backpack.  We had a lot of fun with chalk  and glitter for for hair dye and turning some of my clothes into the costumes with pieces of felt. It was a welcome day of laughter and creativity.

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