One Sunday evening a few weeks ago, I pulled out a bunch of containers of leftovers from the fridge and started announcing all of the options for dinner. Instead of groaning at the idea of reheated food, Magen thought it seemed like a restaurant. So much selection! Suddenly she wanted to write up menus and take orders, but at that point, I really just wanted to get dinner on the table, so we put her idea on hold for another time.
Fast forward to this past Sunday afternoon, when I went to my fabric stash and pulled out some cute brown fabric with pears on it that I had bought on clearance. After all, if Magen was going to be the waitress for our Sunday evening dinner of leftovers, she needed to be properly attired with a little apron.
After taking a few quick measurements, I made a pattern out of a paper grocery bag and proceeded to make a very simple lined apron. (The colors look better in real life than in this photo.)
While I sewed, Magen wrote out the menu, took orders, and even made a little cardboard sign for the table highlighting the dessert options — {leftover} brownies with ice cream.
Our little waitress had so much fun serving dinner that Hayden now wants an apron too so he can be a waiter. The chef plans to make him one this weekend…
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I'm so glad you're here. I make creative projects and intentional choices to create a life I love -- and I hope to inspire you to do the same! 
Rachel you are doing such a good job at raising those two little ones!! What a great Mom…great ideas–Nancy told me to check it out –;love the aprons!!
Love your creative approach to leftovers! Now the kids will want them all the time!
Rachel, you do such fun and creative things with the kids!!
Rachel, Nancy, and Joy: Thanks for your kind comments. I wish you could have seen the face of our little waiter when he put on his apron last evening. 🙂