The Mordorski Miracle: A Day Full of Music

Today was a really fun day. We started off at Owen's music class. This was week number two. It's a really great class that we are taking with our friends Marty and Katie and their kids Jamin and MaKenna. Last week, Owen was obsessed with the iPod that plays the background music for some of the songs and was very upset when instrument time was over. Today he did a little better with the iPod, but he has a hard time transitioning from one fun thing to the next before he's ready! We'll have to keep working on that.

Tonight, we went to see Elmo Makes Music at the Target Center. The weather was really icky on our way there. I was glad when we got there! It was amazing seeing the show through Owen's eyes. He was in HEAVEN! The show is about a new music teacher who moves to Sesame Street, but the moving van with her instruments hasn't arrived yet. The characters on Sesame Street all help her find things that make music. That was right up Owen's alley! He kept yelling "Lala" when they played the guitar. Telly Monster plays a triange in the show, and we just got one in the dollar bin at Target a week or so ago, so he recognized that too. It was fun to see him clap at the end of songs without having us tell him to, dance to the songs, wave at Elmo and best yet, recognize the letters on top of the stage. It was a great night with my boys!

Visiting Elmo's World

Checking out Big Bird's nest before the show

Relaxing, loving the show and the music

We were in the 11th row and had a great view. Some of the characters even walked down the isles by us! Notice the B on top of the stage - that was what Owen recognized and kept yelling out.