Finding Neverland

We got together with our friends Jennifer, Madi and Noah today. We made plans months ago to see the ballet Peter Pan. Marina wore her purple Tinkerbell dress and her new shoes with the heel - she's so proud of those!

When we arrived at the ballet, the kids were given a light toy. The show's director called it a "Fairy Fixer." The children in the audience were advised to use them at the end of the second act. He cautioned them to only use it then because it was a "fairy killer" at all other parts of the show. Amazingly, the kids heeded that warning and kept them off.

The kids loved the show. The effects were impressive. Peter Pan actually flew through much of the show. It was fun to see him lose his shadow and have it sewn back on by Wendy. But it was Tinkerbell who stole the show with her sassy attitude and glowing costume. The scene where she died was the highlight of the show. Marina kept asking me when she should turn her light on. After Tinkerbell's lights flickered out, Peter Pan looked to the audience for help. The kids turned on their lights.The lights waved throughout the theater. Then the audience began to clap. Soon Tinkerbell's lights began to flicker back on. It was truly a wonder to watch.

All three kids loved the show. It was fun to see it together.