The circus came to Key West this week so we decided to go with some great friends tonight. It was really a blast! It was completely different than last year, which was a surprise. There was a pretty decent tightrope act, a scary fire-eating act, a trapeze act, a springboard/acrobatic act, and a cute stint with these huge trained pigs. I have to admit, though, that the best part for me was staring at my kids' and our friends' kids' faces as they watched the show! I love the awe and wonder I saw in their reactions. Priceless.
During intermission, we bought them all tickets to go on the bouncy house slide, and it's a miracle they all survived without breaking their necks! At the end of the show, my older son got to ride on a pony (his first time riding a horse) and was thrilled! The highlight was when my younger son, who was in my arms watching him go 'round and 'round the circular ring, asked me if he could pet the horsey. I said "We'll have to ask him" (meaning the man in the ring who was in charge of the animals). My sweet baby, very politely, leaned over and asked one of the ponies: "Horsey, can I please pet you?" and then got to pet his soft head. Very sweet moment. I wish we could all see life through the eyes of children because they are so innocent and pure and joyful and GOOD.
During intermission, we bought them all tickets to go on the bouncy house slide, and it's a miracle they all survived without breaking their necks! At the end of the show, my older son got to ride on a pony (his first time riding a horse) and was thrilled! The highlight was when my younger son, who was in my arms watching him go 'round and 'round the circular ring, asked me if he could pet the horsey. I said "We'll have to ask him" (meaning the man in the ring who was in charge of the animals). My sweet baby, very politely, leaned over and asked one of the ponies: "Horsey, can I please pet you?" and then got to pet his soft head. Very sweet moment. I wish we could all see life through the eyes of children because they are so innocent and pure and joyful and GOOD. 
