Hoot! Hoot!
Last Thursday was an awesome day. It was a day all about, and for, my lovely little Punky, and I wish we could have days like that more often.
A couple of months ago a friend posted a link in Facebook to the Giggle & Hoot and Friends show that was going to be on at the Sydney Opera House in July. As soon as I saw it I just knew I had to take Punky. Not only does she love Giggle & Hoot, but I really wanted to introduce her to the joy that is live shows at the Opera House.
I love the Sydney Opera House. I performed there many, many times when I was in the primary school choir, the high school vocal ensemble and with the NSW State Vocal Ensemble from 1998 to 2000. I've also seen lots of shows there and I just love it. Whether I've been a performer or an audience member, there is just something so majestic and inspiring about the place, it really is beautiful. If you've never been to see a show, any show (opera, play, symphony, concert) then I highly recommend that you add it to your bucket list. You won't be disappointed.
Ok, now that I'm done gushing... I booked tickets for Dave, Punky and I, as well as our friends K & M, their daughter C, and C's Aunty J. I bought Punky the cutest hoot & hootabelle hair clip and my sister got her this very sweet jumper with an owl on the front that said "I'm a hoot!" (which it ended up being too hot to wear).
We drove in to the city and met the others at the Botanic Gardens, right next to the Opera House and enjoyed a bit of the sunshine till it was time to go in for the show. The girls had a great time looking at the water and wandering around (C is 9 months older than Punky) and my heart almost exploded watching the two of them walking around holding hands and exploring together. It was seriously, seriously cute!
When we got in to the Opera House for the show Punky was a bit restless waiting for the start but as soon as the lights went down she was mesmerised. She barely looked away from the stage the whole time, except to point to some of the lights when they danced across the roof and the audience. She loved it, and was a bit teary when it finished.
I wish I could have known the thoughts that were going through her head as she sat on my lap transfixed by the action on the stage.
The show itself was really good, Jimmy Giggle is just as cute on stage as he is on the TV, and boy, can he sing! I think he might now be my number 1 celebrity crush! He is definitely on my freebie list anyway!
After the show we all headed over to Darling Harbour and had dinner at one of the restaurants at Harbourside and Punky was so well behaved. She was happy and content to colour-in and draw with the activity pack they gave the girls (seriously, more restaurants need to do that) and only had a few moments where she was super-keen to be out of the high chair and running around.
After dinner the others headed off to catch the ferry and as it wasn't too late, Dave and I decided to take Punky for a walk around Darling Harbour and burn off some energy before the drive home.
They've really done a good job doing up the area and there is heaps of cool play equipment for kids to play on and Punky had a great time just running around looking at it all and watching the big kids play (most of the stuff was a bit over her age for her to use) and Dave took her on the big slide a few times which she loved!
Once we'd finished exploring we headed back to the car (after stopping for a sneaky gelato on the way!) and headed home. Punky made it about three quarters of the way before she finally gave in to sleep and then barely stirred once we were home and popped her in her pyjamas and bed.
It was such a good day and Punky was the perfect child the whole time. It was really awesome to get to spoil her and make the day just about her and really enjoy what will be one of our last days as a family of three. I am so lucky and so blessed to have such an awesome little kiddo and I wouldn't change anything about her for the world.
Except for maybe the whinging, but hey, we can't all be perfect!
Linking up this Tuesday, like I do every week, for IBOT with Essentially Jess
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
A couple of months ago a friend posted a link in Facebook to the Giggle & Hoot and Friends show that was going to be on at the Sydney Opera House in July. As soon as I saw it I just knew I had to take Punky. Not only does she love Giggle & Hoot, but I really wanted to introduce her to the joy that is live shows at the Opera House.
I love the Sydney Opera House. I performed there many, many times when I was in the primary school choir, the high school vocal ensemble and with the NSW State Vocal Ensemble from 1998 to 2000. I've also seen lots of shows there and I just love it. Whether I've been a performer or an audience member, there is just something so majestic and inspiring about the place, it really is beautiful. If you've never been to see a show, any show (opera, play, symphony, concert) then I highly recommend that you add it to your bucket list. You won't be disappointed.
Ok, now that I'm done gushing... I booked tickets for Dave, Punky and I, as well as our friends K & M, their daughter C, and C's Aunty J. I bought Punky the cutest hoot & hootabelle hair clip and my sister got her this very sweet jumper with an owl on the front that said "I'm a hoot!" (which it ended up being too hot to wear).
We drove in to the city and met the others at the Botanic Gardens, right next to the Opera House and enjoyed a bit of the sunshine till it was time to go in for the show. The girls had a great time looking at the water and wandering around (C is 9 months older than Punky) and my heart almost exploded watching the two of them walking around holding hands and exploring together. It was seriously, seriously cute!
When we got in to the Opera House for the show Punky was a bit restless waiting for the start but as soon as the lights went down she was mesmerised. She barely looked away from the stage the whole time, except to point to some of the lights when they danced across the roof and the audience. She loved it, and was a bit teary when it finished.
I wish I could have known the thoughts that were going through her head as she sat on my lap transfixed by the action on the stage.
The show itself was really good, Jimmy Giggle is just as cute on stage as he is on the TV, and boy, can he sing! I think he might now be my number 1 celebrity crush! He is definitely on my freebie list anyway!
After the show we all headed over to Darling Harbour and had dinner at one of the restaurants at Harbourside and Punky was so well behaved. She was happy and content to colour-in and draw with the activity pack they gave the girls (seriously, more restaurants need to do that) and only had a few moments where she was super-keen to be out of the high chair and running around.
After dinner the others headed off to catch the ferry and as it wasn't too late, Dave and I decided to take Punky for a walk around Darling Harbour and burn off some energy before the drive home.
They've really done a good job doing up the area and there is heaps of cool play equipment for kids to play on and Punky had a great time just running around looking at it all and watching the big kids play (most of the stuff was a bit over her age for her to use) and Dave took her on the big slide a few times which she loved!
Once we'd finished exploring we headed back to the car (after stopping for a sneaky gelato on the way!) and headed home. Punky made it about three quarters of the way before she finally gave in to sleep and then barely stirred once we were home and popped her in her pyjamas and bed.
It was such a good day and Punky was the perfect child the whole time. It was really awesome to get to spoil her and make the day just about her and really enjoy what will be one of our last days as a family of three. I am so lucky and so blessed to have such an awesome little kiddo and I wouldn't change anything about her for the world.
Except for maybe the whinging, but hey, we can't all be perfect!
Linking up this Tuesday, like I do every week, for IBOT with Essentially Jess
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Comments
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
I love the Opera House too. My kids have sang there a few times too, the first time I went it just blew my mind. The sound created in there is magic.
Happy iBOT!
MC x
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We had a similar experience with a live show a few years ago when we went to the Wiggles - the first time. It was so wonderful to watch my sons mesmerised gaze and the tears that threatened when the big red car came on stage. I have to say I choked up too as my heart burst :)
Becc @ Take Charge Now
Love her little face, totally mesmerised by the show
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Me
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