An afternoon under the big top

Yesterday afternoon we took Ethan to see the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. It was really an amazing show and it had been so long since I've been to the circus that I forgot how much fun it was. From the moment we told Ethan we were going he was so excited. We got there a little bit early as there was a "meet and greet" with the performers and some of the animals. Ethan did not want to go down to the main floor and just sat in his seat awestruck, he wouldn't even eat his hot dog. He barely said a word the entire show, just kept his eyes glued to the performers and the animals. He waved to all the performers and clapped after each performance so he was definitely paying attention. Most of the clowns' jokes went over his head and I think without a doubt his favorite part was any act that involved animals, especially the elephants and tigers. He was so exhausted from all the excitement that he actually fell asleep on the way home.

This was one of the most amazing stunts I have ever seen as inside this cage there were up to 7 men driving on motorcycles at one time! This picture only has 3 as I was too amazed to take another when there were 7 in there!

A very exciting weekend indeed for Ethan and things are only going to get more interesting around our house. Ethan clearly senses that there is change in the air as we've been setting up the nursery and there is no missing my big belly. He constantly asks me when I am going to go to the hospital to have the doctor take the baby out of my belly. I only wish it were that easy!