Big Apple Circus

4/6/13:  Last month we took Griffin (and Vera) to the circus for the first time.  The Big Apple Circus was in town at Government Center and we got tickets with our next door neighbors, the Barrs.  Griffin was less than enthused about going as he said he was scared of the circus, but we promised him cotton candy and snacks... 

Griffin held his hands over his ears for the first 15 minutes, but then got really into seeing the animals and performers.  He said his favorite part was seeing the cows and horses, so basically we could have just taken him to a farm that did not cost $45 for a seat the size of a toddler chair, and another $15 in parking.  :)  

It was actually a super fun family adventure to the city, and the show was awesome.  Tom and I loved it and I think Griffin really did too.  It was a brisk and beautiful day to take a walk through the Boston Common, and to get a sight of the building where Daddy works (the tall shiny blue one that looks like mirrors, aka the Hancock building); both kids did great in the car, and Vera snoozed a bit during the show as it was WAY too much stimulation for a 6 month old.  We did however pay the price for their near perfect behavior that day as Vera had one of her top 3 meltdowns ever that night when settling in for the night.  

Bonus adventure: Griffin (and Vera) also rode the subway for the first time... we rode the blue line all of 2 stops from Government Center to Arlington.