A date night with Mom and 4 other kids..

 

This was a really special night out for our Mr. Blue eyes.  We were shocked when City of Hope had contacted us and said they had complimentary tickets to Cirque Du Soleil.  I (the crazy mom) drove five kids down to the Port of Los Angeles for the performance. (Mr.Blue eyes brought a best bud since his dad could not go.)  We left with plenty of time to go out to dinner on an official date. I was really looking forward to it.  We took of with a few hitches and made great time getting there.  I had printed a google map and had a garman in the car.  I was sure that we would find our way.  We found our way all right, all the way down the 47 going the wrong direction.  That was only after we crossed some rather GINORMOUS bridges. While going over the bridges Mr.Blue Eyes brother hollered " everyone close your eyes!!!!!, Everyone except MOM!" LOL!  I have to say it made me a little queasy at the top also.  I then discovered Mr. Blue eyes was not afraid he liked it and was bummed we did not go home the same way home.
We ended up having to grab fast food to make it on time. The performance was lively and the kids really soaked it up, even the little 2 year old.  The kids said it was AMAZING!! Mr. Blue eyes loved
We also had the great fortune of sitting by another family from City of Hope.  They very familiar with cancer and what a strong kiddo they have.  He was bright eyed and talkative. I was impressed.  They also have four kids and have been battling this journey two times because of a relapse and many many years.  So little did they know that they inspired and strengthened me to tonight just by meeting them.
It was a big night out, Mr. Blue eyes was exhausted by the end.(he was asleep within minutes of getting in the car. Then I drove my Circus home and tucked them safely into bed.  It was a date to remember.