We Did The Moulin Rouge...Twice

"If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely." (Roald Dahl)

 

 Hello, my lovely friends!

 

    Remember that special blog post I promised? Well, it's ready! This one was super special to us, and I'm so excited to share it with you.

 

     A week ago, my mom and I had a fantastic time at the theater! We got to see the Moulin Rouge play for the second time, which was a huge deal for me since I absolutely adore the movie. We'd been holding onto those tickets for almost a year, so you can imagine how excited I was when the day finally arrived!

 

     The past couple of weeks have been a real rollercoaster for my mom, thanks to all the craziness with Kaiser. Taking her to the theater is always a perfect escape—a chance for her to forget about everything for a few hours and get lost in a great play.

 

    Now that we bring her walker, we get to take advantage of one of the few perks her condition offers: early seating. It's something she absolutely loves! The night before, my mom had me curl her hair in rollers and ironed a pretty outfit for her to wear. She doesn't get to go out as much as she used to, so it was fun to help her feel special.

 

 We had front row, not center, but to the side very good seats. 

 

 The show was amazing! It’s just a non-stop musical. My mom didn’t doze off once and she’s notorious for falling asleep during a show. The aftermath of the confetti thrown at the end of the show. 

    The whole ride home, my mom and I couldn't stop gushing about the play. We both agreed we had to see it again! My mom asked me how much longer it would be in town, and when I told her it was only one more week, she immediately told me to look for seats for us.

 

    When we got home, I found two seats in the second row. They had a "limited viewing" note, which meant we wouldn't be able to see some of the action on the sides, but on the upside, the tickets were a total bargain—only $45 each! We snatched them up. 

 

Our view for the second show yesterday. 

 

My mom doesn't get out much, so whenever she does, she makes friends instantly. We sat next to a woman her age at the show, and they hit it off right away, chatting before the curtain went up and during intermission. We even heard a rumor that the actual Tony Award for Best Musical was on the floor above us, so we decided to check it out after the show.

 

    After the show, the real fun began for my mom! We went up to see the Tony Award, and that's when I spotted a group of women dressed as "Can Can" dancers. They were taking pictures with a crowd of people when one of them noticed my mom in her walker.

 

    "Hey mama! Come take a picture with us!" she called out.

 

    My mom's face lit up, and she laughed as she joined them. She had the biggest smile on her face. I made sure to thank the dancers for making her day so special.

 

 

 

    Talk about a magical week—we saw it twice! My mom was completely enchanted, and it was so wonderful to see her have the time of her life. This show is a true crowd-pleaser and the perfect outing for a special night with the people you love. It’s impossible to watch without a huge smile on your face.

 So glad you stopped by! Wishing you the coziest morning/afternoon/evening ahead. Can't wait for our paths to cross again!