Special Night Out with Daddy

We try to find time to take each girl out individually for some quality Mommy and/or Daddy time.  It is important to shower them with our love in the absence of their sisters.  Just recently, it was Lila's turn.  A couple weeks back we decided to purchase Elmo Live tickets for Lila and Daddy.  To put a new spin on the outing, we purchased tickets for Lila's good friend and her daddy too.  It was a double date!  I am trying to pay more attention to friendships and play dates for the little ones now that they are nearing Kindergarten age.  This was a perfect opportunity. 

Unfortunately, Lila's friend and daddy backed out which left Alex and Lila with two spare tickets.  As many of you know by now, Lila has an affinity for Ernie.  While most children of this age are growing out of Sesame Street, my Lila is not.  This left us with few options when trying to decide who else to invite.  Then, much to our surprise, Adeline piped up with a, "I want to go.  I like Elmo.  Lila, I go with you?  It will be fun Lila!"  Well that decided it.  Lila's special night out was going to include Adeline.  Luckily, the two get along so well that having the other in tow  just makes times like these more fun.  We will have to find another opportunity for the undivided attention piece.

The girls had a great time with their daddy.  Later that evening, I heard them burst through the door.  Two very smiley faces proceeded to tell me how funny it was when Ernie played his horn and Bert fell down.  In their hands, they held tight to very large Elmo balloons that cost Daddy $20.00 and 20 minutes of standing in line at the ATM machine. 

Here are a couple of pictures before the show and some during.  Although we can't check off a special night out with just Lila or Lila and a friend, I think we succeeded in making Lila feel special.  While Ernie didn't have a strong presence in the show, it was enough.  It doesn't take much to please these two and a special night out with Daddy will always do the trick.