The Nutcracker

Last week Ryenne, Kate, Grandma C, Aunt Kelsey, Aunt Jodi and I had a girls night out at The Nutcracker. We had a great time. Ryenne and Kate were excited to bring along their dolls, Clara and Emily. Ryenne, of course, was once again mesmerised by the whole thing. This was Kate's first time however, and she didn't quite know what to think. Like her Dad, she prefers a bit more action. The first little bit she did pretty well. However, she soon became impatient. Her philosophy is that "they would get a lot more of the story told if they wouldn't dance so much. " The last half definitely pushed her past her limit. While she loved the Russian and Chinese dancers, every time the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier came back out, she would say (loudly) "not them again". Finally, she announced in exasperation, "Mom, look at Clara and that boy, (who were watching from their chairs at the back of the stage) even they are tired of sitting there!" I felt a little bit like I was watching the ballet with Courtney.

While we were at the ballet, Emmy went with her Dad on a "hot date". This consisted of going out for chicken strips and watching football at Grandma J's house. Courtney had asked Emmy if she wanted to watch football or go to do something else. He was, of course estatic when she chose football. The next day, when Kate asked her what they did on their date, Emmy told her about the football game. Kate didn't think it sounded like a good date. Emmy quickly replied, "Kate, if you want to go on a hot date, you have to watch football!"