Sunday-Monday

Sunday evening / Monday evening

Disney Playhouse Live! On Stage came to town. Tickets were only $20. That’s not too shabby. Let’s go. Let’s invite Grandma and Grandpa. Four shows in one. Mickey Mouse and Friends, Handy Manny, Tigger and Pooh, Little Einsteings were all in the show. How cool is that? And it really was pretty cool. Of course, there were the expected frustrations. Guys, stop jumping and skipping and just walk normally. Wait over here while I get the tickets at Will Call. And there were those moments when we saw utter joy on the kids’ faces as one of their favorite Disney characters appeared live on stage. There was the thrill of seeing the kids do the hot dog dance and trying to do the nature sound song with Tigger and Pooh. Then there were the tears because we weren’t going to buy the souveniers like the $15 dollar light toy (We got one of those at Elmo Live a couple years ago already). We weren’t going to buy the $12 cotton candy that came with a Handy Manny hat. Yes, there were tears. There was some pouting. Overall, the night was enjoyable. It was a memorable evening although a bit stressful.

Monday evening was also just as enjoyable. Instead of costing $160, the required extra supplies cost next to nothing. We needed three pieces of paper and a flashlight. I can’t remember whose idea it was, but we decided to make paper airplanes. My first airplane was a dud. I checked on line quickly and found a cool site. While others may have gone for one of the fancy ones, I just needed to perfect the folds of the simple paper airplane. I did it. I made two pretty good ones. The kids had a ball going up to the landing and seeing how far they could throw them. If fact, I think I saw similar expressions of joy and enthusiasm as their airplanes flew and landed on the Green Bay Packer bear or when it sailed across the living room and it the opposite wall. That’s your best throw yet. Then it was time for the flashlight. They took turns holding the flashlight while the other tried to stand wherever the light was shining. Sure we had moments of fighting over the paper airplanes or flashlights. But it was a fun evening as well.

I wouldn’t go back and undo either evening. Going places with little kids usually ends up being stressful at times. Staying at home and playing can be stressful at times. But every day has its moments of simple joys and pleasures and experiencing them with these two kids is the most amazing gift in the world.