Mary Poppins

Do you know those mom moments where you are just trying to soak it all in because you think it is one of those great memories that will be filed away forever?  Well, Mom had one of those moments with Ben a couple of weeks ago.  Mary Poppins the musical was in town and Ben had been introduced to the movie recently.  Mom was not sure he could tolerate a nearly three hour musical, but decided to go for it anyway.  We got dressed up and left Elizabeth playing happily with Grandma Lyn and Grandpa David.  We headed downtown to the PAC .  On our way inside we saw a classmate of Ben’s (actually two) and Mom was relieved that other kids of that age were in attendance.  Ben did so well!  He didn’t get tired until about 2.5 hours into the show and was able to hold out when he knew it was almost over.  All of his favorite songs and scenes were included and the costumes were so fun!  Mary Poppins even flew and Bert tap danced on the ceiling!  At the end they were selling merchandise to raise money for charity and Ben asked if we could get something.  Some of the items were super pricey so Mom carefully asked “what were you considering?”  He wanted the spoonful of sugar Christmas ornament.  Sold!  So thankful he didn’t request the backstage tour or signed paraphernalia.  It was such a fun date and Ben is now asking when Peter Pan is coming. . . . he doesn’t know we already have tickets and that Mom might be taking Dad.  We’ve got a few months to think about that one. :)

 Loving our new camera smile. . .