A couple of weeks ago I saw a Groupon for the Morocco Shrine Circus. We thought it would be something the kids enjoyed and bought tickets. We didn't tell the kids ahead of time where we were going (we never do unless it's a long trip) or else we would hear about it nonstop. We pulled into the parking lot and Matthew said "we're going to the circus!" Robbie immediately started crying, saying "I don't want to go to the circus!" We literally had to carry him inside. The doors opened an hour early and we wanted to get there early to get good seats. I'd say 2nd row is pretty good! Robbie still didn't want to stay, but after cotton candy, popcorn and a light up toy he was quite happy to be there. It was a small circus with the majority of it being Cirque du Soleil-type performances. There was also a juggler, bears, camels, horses, a 12 year old contortionist and The Chicago Boyz who were on America's Got Talent. Both boys fell asleep during the first half (don't ask me how with the noise and flashing lights!). Robbie woke up at intermission and stayed awake for the second half. He had a good time even though he didn't want to go.
Yummy cotton candy!
Alex just wanted to eat his toy (or microphone, as Robbie calls them).
The rare spotted camels were available pre-show and during intermission to take pictures with.
Robbie really wanted to go down the slide and in the "castle" bounce house, but we told him he had to be 3 to do it. Now he talks about going next year just to do it! :)
Popcorn!
Watching the juggler.
Bears!
They had the bear drink out of a honey (or whiskey?) jar.
First asleep.
Robbie was soon snoozing, too.
Robbie mostly sat in one of our laps or stood, so we laid Alex down on the 2 seats between us.
Here's (one of?) the Chicago Boyz America's Got Talent performances:
Robbie's toy plays music. The problem is we don't understand what the words to the song are! I'm pretty sure they aren't singing in English, but listen and let us know what you think the words are!
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