Dear Mai,
Yesterday was an awesome day. We finally made it to see another Recess Monkey concert. We saw them earlier this year for the first time and we loved it. Good rock music for kids, tons of fun. This show is in it's final weeks at this dinner theater called Teatro Zinzanni. This was special for kids with Recess Monkey. The show was called "Big Top Rock: Lighter than air." I've been meaning to take you to see it for a few months now. We finally had a day to do that. It has been raining non-stop here in Seattle this winter season and today was finally a somewhat sunny day. I felt bad being inside but I knew you would dig this show. Every time it's sunny in Seattle, especially in winter, Mama and I try to do something outside. It's almost guilt driven. Anywho...
We had a blast! Recently you have been breaking out of your shell and doing more things without Mommy and Daddy by your side. I realize this is probably more our issue than yours but it's awesome seeing you explore the world. You are in this ballet class were parents aren't allowed to hang around. At first you didn't want anything to do with it but you made some friends right away and there was this little girl name June that offered to hold you hand. You loved that and didn't look back as Mommy walked out the door. So this recess monkey show... they invited all the kids up to the front. At first you didn't want to but once it started you wanted to join in. It was too late though, they cut the dance floor off! That"s okay, we had our own little dance party at our booth. You were riveted to the show. When the theater part of the show was going on and not just music, you intently watched it. I love seeing your little wheels turn as you take everything in. It's good for my soul.
After the show I asked you what your favorite part was. "When the girl climbed the rope. I want to do that." (There was a cirque du soleil ribbon dance segment in the show) I replied, "So you want to be a circus performer and run away from home to do that? That takes a lot of practice. You might even have to go to school for it." You replied, "Daddy, I'll get a rope (ribbon) at home and practice at home to become a great circuser."
After the show on the way to the car this was our conversation:
Maya: "Aw Daddy, we didn't get a treat at the show!" (I had mentioned they would probably have treats there and you could get something. They didn't. Only popcorn.)
Daddy: "Yes we did! We had popcorn!"
Maya: "Daddy. Popcorn is just protein! I wanted a sweet treat!" (Then you made this exasperated sigh like you were done putting up with the likes of me)
Daddy: (speechless)
So we were both hungry after the show and there was a KFC / Taco Bell joint down the road from this place. We hit that and this was your first introduction to taco bell. I'm sorry if your tummy hurts right now as you sleep. As we eat our dinner I was subjected to a 30 minute, non-stop, enthusiastic show and tell of how you were going to become a great dancer.
It was a fun little day Mai. I love our conversations and how your mind is just growing every day. It's soul food for me sweet pea. It's not all fun and games though. I'll have to do another post about how wrong I am about everything everyday. I try to tell you that you don't have enough life experience to be so opinionated. That doesn't seem to help matters.
I love you my complex little being.
Daddy