There was enough time left to take Clara to get her haircut- it had been several months and it was wild!Mommy has learned that lollipops solve everything. Emma sat nicely and Clara let the woman cut her hair (note: Dear Grandpa Frome, Clara and Emma brushed their teeth extra well).
It was off to the Queens Theatre by Shea Stadium for the Nutcracker with lots of Gornsteins and Goldsteins. Emma sat with Grandma Silvia and couldn't stop asking questions about the show and dancing to it. Clara was very tired and rested on Mommy, but clutched her blankie and opened her eyes and then sat up with a huge smile on her face. Both of them knew the "Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy." It was cute production and a great way to introduce them to a ballet. Everyone headed over to a Brazilian place in Corona for a late lunch/dinner. Clara and Emma couldn't get enough spaghetti and mashed potatoes - a nice balanced meal. Clara was so tired she wanted to sleep on the floor while Emma ran around after her cousins.
It was time to head back and Mommy drove though Queens and saw many of the unplowed streets post the 2010 blizzard. Mommy also drove the RFK (Triborough) Bridge for the first time. The ladies slept on the way home and were excited to have ice cream with sprinkles for dessert. They couldn't wait to tell Daddy about the ballet!
