It was Austen and Erin’s year to join Emma on Auntie Heather’s annual trip to the Nutcracker. Davinder, Lucinda, Zack, Janet and Eric were also in attendance. All three little girls did amazing, mesmerized as they watched the children dancing, the ballerina princesses spinning, the Christmas tree growing and the mice running around after the soldiers. Mommy was so impressed.
The amazing three year olds, Austen and Erin, sat still in their seats the entire show. Austen was excited from the start, anticipating princesses and the Nutcracker, whom she’d see at the Metuchen tree lighting ceremony. Next to Lucinda, Austen say in Emma’s arms, sharing a seat, and reminded everyone “Shhhh, you can’t talk during the show,” as she, Emma and Erin shared a container of gummy bears. There was some whispering between the girls but only about what was going on on stage. “Wow, the tree is getting taller and taller,” said Austen, in an excited whisper. “When are the mice coming?” asked Erin, who’d been told what to expect. It was a joy just to watch the three little faces propped on the banister (Auntie Heather got us really good second tier seats). Their wide eyes were infectious.
