Making Memories
Monday, November 30th, 2015From Monday Mom – Neetika:
I always dreamed of seeing the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I grew up in the New York City area but had never gone. It’s one of those things that is so accessible, you think to yourself, “Oh yeah, I’ll definitely go one day,” but it just never happens. Once I had Haley, I figured the show was something she would love. This year, I felt that she was old enough to sit through the performance and appreciate it. We went last week, and it was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Haley was excited when we got to the venue, as it was decked out for the holidays. Once we got to our seats, the complaints started, right on schedule. We were in the front row of our level with a great view, but she whined that there were seats closer and wanted to move up. I had to calmly explain to her that it didn’t work that way. Early in the show, a screen descended with a quick 3D clip. Haley didn’t want to wear her glasses. She soon became fussy and slumped in her seat.
Next she said she wanted a snack—not the goldfish crackers in the Ziploc bag in my purse, of course—a snack “from Radio City Music Hall.” I knew this was my ace in the hole. If she got to buy a snack, she’d eat and watch the show intently. Never mind that a small popcorn, hot chocolate and Coke were over twenty dollars! Once she was settled with her treat, she watched every number, asked great questions and clapped with the audience. When we got home, she was even practicing her high kicks!
I look forward to bringing Hudson to the Christmas Spectacular when he’s old enough, too. Despite the bumps in the road, we all had a great time and really got into the Christmas spirit. Sometimes kids need a little push and a little coddling to be convinced to enjoy themselves. It’s so worth it to see the look on their faces when they finally do.