We did our first family Christmas activity of the season last Friday night. We watched the National Ballet perform The Nutcracker at the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre. Everyone in Josh's class got free tickets because one of the moms works at the National ballet. We thought that we would attempt to go and see how long the boys lasted. Since the tickets were free, it wouldn't be too much of a lose if we had to leave early. We were awestruck and amazed by the talent and aside from a 20 minute break that Mike took with Owen, we were all able to stay the entire time!
(before the show started, the boys were entranced by the orchestra rehearsing)
The best part was when during one confusing scene (I have always found The Nutcracker a bit confusing!), the mom behind me said 'I don't get it' and her 5 year old daughter replied 'oh, I can explain it to you'. Yes, please enlighten us!
Josh was totally into it and as soon as it ended, he immediately said 'can we watch it again?'.
It was definitely a memorable way to start the Christmas season!
(Josh helping Owen find his seat)
(it was the perfect opportunity for the boys to wear their beautiful new sweaters handknit by Grandma C)
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