The Greatest Show on Earth

Last Saturday, we decided to take the kids away from our every day circus to go see the real deal! We were accompanied by an extra guest, Mr. Roosevelt, the teddy bear from Lainey's preschool class. It was Lainey's turn to take him home for a weekend adventure. Great timing!

The kids really enjoyed the circus, but it was a bit too long for Nick to hang in his seat, so there was a lot of in-and-out with him during the second half. The biggest hits were the tigers, dancing dogs, and the guys on the trampolines. Personally, I'd say Ringling Bros. has some work to do, if they want to keep claiming "The Greatest Show on Earth," but it was definitely entertaining. Lainey's only disappointment was when a few clowns came right by our seats and sat down in front of us. Her reaction: (arms crossed, lip out)-- "Aaaaaw!!! They're just people dressed up as clowns!" (So, uh, yeah...Disney World should be really magical for her in March.)

She was impressed with the cotton candy, however. Nick didn't really care for it, much to Lainey's disbelief--"How can you not like this, Nicky?!" She ate 90% of the enormous bag herself (and then muscled in on Nick's consolation Dippin' Dots.) No surprise that she complained of a tummy ache towards the end.

All-in-all I'd say the outing was a grand success! It was my first time at Allstate Arena, and I think it will be our venue of choice for future events with the kids. Free parking and sooooo easy to get in and out. Sorry, United Center, you're far-and-away a better venue, but not as long as these kiddos are under 10. Allstate, we'll see you again on January 23 for Diney on Ice!!!

The best pic we could get...

Mr. Roosevelt liked the cotton candy
(Mark has on the camel hat that came with the cotton candy, if you're wondering what that thing is!)