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Circus of the Sun(day)
I had a pretty rough start to the weekend. Daddy had to come pick me up early from school on Friday because I was running a pretty high temp and shivering like crazy. We headed straight to the doctor to get checked out, and lungs were clear and throat culture was negative, so I have what the professionals like to call “a cold”. I was asleep before 6 that night because I knew that I had a big day coming up, and I needed to get better quickly.
On Saturday, the boring resting continued. I watched movies on the big screen and sipped Sprite and Gatorade while Daddy (with his own swollen glands and sore throat) furiously clicked away at some movies he is trying to clean up on the computer. Meanwhile, Mommy and Parks (both feeling fine) served as the official Department of Valentine’s Day ambassadors from Lebanon. They went up to drop off bags full of pink and red goodies to all of the cousins who have been good for the Valentine’s fairy. As it happens, Parker and I must have been good, too, because we both received generous helpings of candies and toys from Riley and Taylor! After their visit, Mommy and Parks rounded out the afternoon with a trip to Mema and Pepa’s. Parker snuggled on the couch with Pepa to watch Monster Garage while Mommy and Mema watched us watch the show…we must have been pretty cute sitting there! Adding the Valentine’s gifts from Mema and Pepa to the already overflowing basket filled by R&T, Gigi and Poppa, and Mada from way down in sunny FL…our dentist will be our biggest fan!
When the well-ones of the family got back, we had some dinner, bath, and right to bed for the big show today. We had an afternoon planned to go see a circus called Cirque de Soleil. First, though, was a stop at Mommy’s new favorite passion…Scotty’s Brewhouse. We filled our bellies with their special cheese dip, cheese quesadillas, mac ‘n cheese, and fries with cheese on top. Mommy and Daddy had wraps…doesn’t sound like there was nearly enough cheese in there!
Finally, we were on our way to Saltimbanco. This show was awesome…from the live music to the very, very colorful costumes and stage, the funny clowns, and the crazy acts! My favorite was the mime who pretended to get stuck in the potty and went underwater when the toilet overflowed (now that I write this, maybe you had to be there). Daddy’s favorite was a toss up between the guy who did crazy bike stunts and the girls on the trapeze who were swinging way out over the crowd doing high-flying drops and grabs. Mommy seemed to really like the girl who stomped and smacked twirling balls on chains against the floor in a percussion beat and made a whole crazy song out of it. Parker was taking everything in, but he seemed especially fond of the popcorn.
There was a strict “no cameras” rule, so we don’t have many pics to share. But, if you ask, I’m sure we’ll tell you all about it!