James the host

We had friends over for dinner/tea yesterday (we eat dinner around 8, so the kids have a substantial "tea" around 5). Before the girls came, James was the perfect host. He set the table, choosing special napkin colors for everyone, tidied up, picked out "cocktails" (apple juice boxes), and admonished Thomas to put away his cup of milk, since one of the girls is allergic.

After the girls arrived, James kicked up a huge shine at the prospect of sharing his toys and forgot all his manners. But his initial impulses were good!