Friday morning, Cal had a play date with the Turtle class, his new class at school. I was in my room getting dressed and the boys were in the play room playing. I walked in to get Cal dressed and he was on the couch in a ball and he told me he didn't feel well. I asked him if he thought he would be okay to go to the play ground with his new class, and he said that he didn't think so.... so you KNOW the boy doesn't feel well if he's passing up a playground play date!
I covered him in a blanket and Hank took over the watch duties. (how sweet is this dog...? I love him).
A sure sign he is feeling better, shirtless races!
But soon, the advil wore off again, and the fever was back. I was SO torn with what to do-- we had these tickets and Cal and Ava were both SO SO excited about going together. Cal felt great when he had the advil... he swore he was okay to go and didn't want to miss the show.
He got another dose of advil before heading over to Ava's house. You can tell in his eyes that he doesn't feel great...
Jill, Ava's mom grabbed her thermometer after feeling Cal's forehead and it read 101.3. You can just call me super mom for taking my kid out like this. Jill swore she didn't care so we went (judge me if you want).
By the time we arrived at the DPAC, the advil kicked in and Cal was his usual happy, cheerful self!
The wind was blowing and these two thought it was too funny trying to get a picture in the wind.
We passed by a ton of paraphernalia for pirates and princesses, but we opted for a picture instead. haha! Cal asked for popcorn when we got there and since he hadn't eaten much all day, I was happy to buy him some. I went to the first little window and ordered some-- it was only $2...I shoved it in my purse and we walked upstairs-- there I saw the HUGE buckets of popcorn. I offered to get that for him, but he said "you already got me some popcorn!" We got to our seats and I pulled out the little bag I bought and it was a 100 calorie pack- haha! Whoops!
Doc McStuffins came out first and she had the kids do a little dance to get out their sillies and their wiggles. Cal was a little in awe of it all...
My and my sweet date! We put the kids in the middle and the moms on the outside of the group-- by the end of the show, Cal and Ava were sharing a seat and Jill had moved into Ava's seat.
Mickey and Minnie walked out to start the show and Cal was STUNNED. He said, "I just can't believe they are really here!" (and my heart melted a little bit).
Jill bought some cotton candy-- Cal and Ava's first time having it! They both weren't sure what to think of the texture. Cal wouldn't take his eyes off of the show.
The whole first half was about princesses-- specifically Sofia the 1st. She was faced with a problem and needed help solving it-- well, she sought help from Cinderella. When Cinderella appeared, Cal let out the biggest GASP and then screamed, "IT'S CINDERELLA!" Cal is a boy and doesn't much care for princesses. He has never seen Cinderella. He is into trucks and cars and planes...but he was SO excited for this.... the pic is blurry, but you get the idea of his face...
And, being the cheesy mom that I am, I teared up. Full on tears in my eyes. You can make fun. He was just so excited and happy and I felt this overwhelming since of feeling blessed that I got to take him there. There is nothing better than seeing your kid truly happy. And that's what Cal was. So I was teary-eyed watching Cinder-freaking-ella. (anyone remember that line from Pretty Woman?)
The audience sang along the theme song to Sofia and then it was intermission.
During intermission, Ava looked over at Cal and said, "this is SO awesome!" and Cal said, "it really is!!!" haha- and Jill and I were so so glad we brought them. Also, shout out to Advil....
The second act was all about pirates! Jake and his crew came out and Cal thought that was just awesome. Cal and Ava spent the rest of the show standing shoulder to shoulder watching it all.
After the show, we decided to grab dinner, but we were going to leave the DPAC to avoid crowds from the next show. We went to Nantcket and ate outside and the kids ran around and played.
Cal and Ava had so much fun together and held hands on the way home!
The fever was back when we got home, sadly and when he woke up the next day, he was still feeling yucky:
Hopefully this cold is on the way OUT! We are over it-- but, I am sure it won't leave without hitting someone else in the family!
Eddie and I have been debating about Disney World/Disney Cruise and even signed up for the cruise this spring. After seeing this show, I have no doubts that we need to do the cruise (and wait for world until they are another year older). Cal was so excited to see the characters and I know Andy will be too! We signed up for a cruise and I am now without a doubt so glad we did!
I loved having a little date night with my sweet boy!
