Today was the end of the first week of ballet camp, and a special performance for the parents. There are few things as beautiful as watching your daughter dance ballet. It was all hastily thrown together, of course, being the capper of just one week's worth of practice and fun. But Madison's dancing was just so wonderful to see, so graceful and new. She seems to be finding herself in dance, carrying such poise. It was remarkable, and I was kicking myself a bit for not bringing a camera like all the other parents - they were recording the whole thing on this row of iPhones. You didn't have to watch the performance because of a row of tiny televisions in front of you, broadcasting the thing live. Beyond that, the girls danced and the parents gleamed - it was entrancing. It is amazing how something so simple can be so unexpectedly magical.
So today is National Ice Cream Day. As such, a proclamation was issued throughout the house: let there be ice cream. And there was. And it was sure delicious! Madison's favorite flavor of late has been chocolate chip mint ice cream, while Mommy and Daddy were working on a box of caramel and sea salt.
It was Freaky Friday - not that Mommy and Madison changed places today. But we did see the movie. It isn't Friday the 13th either, so that's okay. But the movie arrived in the mail, a freebie from Disney Movie Rewards, and one that none of us had ever seen. Before going further, we're talking about the 1976 version, which was filmed at a time where there seemed to be a rule at Disney for all live action movies: there must be an unnecessarily long car chase sequence with silly stunts in it at the end of all movies. And so therefore, this movie had one.
But the movie was fun in a rather dated sort of way. It had some great guest appearances in it, including Fritz Feld, that guy who always made popping noises by smacking his hand on his mouth. I have no idea why he would do this, or why people wanted him to do this. But that was his thing, what people knew him for. Somewhere nearby his grave marker is a small speaker that pops from time to time, as those who visit drop by from time to time, making solemn popping noises with their fists and mouths, in memory of Fritz.
Seriously, it was fun. We had the popcorn and the movie - and afterwards, it was time to conclude the Origami Yoda five-book series. We only had a few chapters left, and Madison was sad to see it go. She really enjoyed these for some reason, laughing along with Mommy and Daddy. Fortunately, we have some Anna and Elsa books to go through next, a gift for Madison's birthday recently. We have books 3 & 4 next, starting with one where the cast from "Frozen" goes to visit the land of Eldora. Hope that works out well for everyone.
In the meantime, it's time for bed. Lots going on lately, and lots to do!
So today is National Ice Cream Day. As such, a proclamation was issued throughout the house: let there be ice cream. And there was. And it was sure delicious! Madison's favorite flavor of late has been chocolate chip mint ice cream, while Mommy and Daddy were working on a box of caramel and sea salt.
It was Freaky Friday - not that Mommy and Madison changed places today. But we did see the movie. It isn't Friday the 13th either, so that's okay. But the movie arrived in the mail, a freebie from Disney Movie Rewards, and one that none of us had ever seen. Before going further, we're talking about the 1976 version, which was filmed at a time where there seemed to be a rule at Disney for all live action movies: there must be an unnecessarily long car chase sequence with silly stunts in it at the end of all movies. And so therefore, this movie had one.
But the movie was fun in a rather dated sort of way. It had some great guest appearances in it, including Fritz Feld, that guy who always made popping noises by smacking his hand on his mouth. I have no idea why he would do this, or why people wanted him to do this. But that was his thing, what people knew him for. Somewhere nearby his grave marker is a small speaker that pops from time to time, as those who visit drop by from time to time, making solemn popping noises with their fists and mouths, in memory of Fritz.
Seriously, it was fun. We had the popcorn and the movie - and afterwards, it was time to conclude the Origami Yoda five-book series. We only had a few chapters left, and Madison was sad to see it go. She really enjoyed these for some reason, laughing along with Mommy and Daddy. Fortunately, we have some Anna and Elsa books to go through next, a gift for Madison's birthday recently. We have books 3 & 4 next, starting with one where the cast from "Frozen" goes to visit the land of Eldora. Hope that works out well for everyone.
In the meantime, it's time for bed. Lots going on lately, and lots to do!
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