Dear Mai,
As you are probably well aware, Mommy and Daddy like to travel a lot. Whether its a day trip or longer we like to get out and explore. But we also like to get out and explore our city too. Its been awhile since we've been down at the waterfront without being tour guides for our guests. Tonight gave you and I the opportunity to just have fun for a couple hours. We had a blast!
The first thing you wanted to do was ride the carousel. Now, the first time you rode a carousel it scared the bejesus out of you. Since then, mommy said that you were a brave girl back in Ohio and rode it at the Granville, Ohio 4th of July street fair. I had yet to witness this so I was a bit skeptic. You were good but the first time we rode it tonight (yes you enjoyed it enough to make us go for another spin) I couldn't take any pictures because you wanted to hold my hand the entire time. I got a couple bad shots the next time though when we were on the sleigh.
You got to "play" your first video games. (okay, true confession time. I didn't actually put any money in the machines so technically you didn't play but you're two man, it wasn't going to get any more enjoyable with a few quarters.)
Got a little dance, dance, revolution in.
Then you said: "I want to ride the Ferris Wheel." (You say "forcefeel" when you try to say Ferris Wheel... again, you're two. We'll let it slide) I was surprised by this. Every time we pass by the Ferris Wheel by car you say. "I went on forcefeel with Borris, Kim and Baby. I don't like forcefeel. I scared." I was hesitant to buy our tickets but what the heck.
You absolutely loved it. At first I had to sit next to you and hold your hand but I finally got you to take your own seat and enjoy yourself. You did just that. You pointed out the mountain, boats. Counted 2 people on a small boat. Pointed out all the people eating at the restaurant, all the birds and all the bird poop. You could see everything and you loved it. Waving hi to people as we passed around then saying "we're getting so high again!"
Some obligatory mountain and water shots from up high.
From there it was off to dinner at Ivan's fish bar on the waterfront and just some acting goofy time before it was time to meet mommy again.
It was a great evening with my girl. Its times like these that I love. Nothing spectacular happened. We just got out and enjoyed some touristy stuff in our city on a Thursday night.
All this comes at a cost though. It is a long day for a little girl to get up early for school (daycare) and then come to Daddy's work then off to play time. You were a disaster trying to put you to bed after your bedtime. Over tired is an understatement. One small thing sent you into such hysterics one would think you had your foot caught in a wood chipper or something. (sorry, I just saw Fargo recently) After I was done reading your bedtime books I said you had to take your pony (ponytail) off before going to bed. The scream that followed could have woken the dead.
All well. Its hard being two sometimes. We're learning how to adjust as a family as you get older. We're doing okay and well get better.
Thanks my dear for a lovely evening. I had a bad day at work but I'm beaming after our little date night.
Love,
Daddy