What makes perfect?

Nora & Boo December 2012

Brandi, Ethan and Nora

Jimbo, Ethan and Nora

Ethan and Nora

Some people would look at a perfect day as one being pampered, watching old movies while its raining outside or snuggled on the couch with a great book. And all these things are excellent ingredients for making a perfect day but this was mine. Freezing cold, walking and sometimes sliding down an ice sculpture slide, marveling over amazing carved ice sculptures while wearing more clothes at one time that I could barely move in. And did I mention I had to go potty right after we assembled me in all my clothing. I waited.
The art work and the time it took for each piece to be designed, executed and brought to life was extraordinary. I had never seen anything so magical. And Nora and Ethan were embracing it and taking it all in. I loved watching them. And in case your wondering where Ana is- well, we call her Desiree. And the reason for that is because she hates the cold. So this particular evening she stayed with Mimi and Papa in their warm cozy home.
After the looking at Shrek on ice we ventured over the Opryland Hotel. There we saw a free show about Shrek and his friends. It was absolutely fascinating. The singers were amazing, the costumes were grand and even Jimbo and I felt like kids again. By this time, it was raining extremely hard. Good thing Shrek on ice was indoors. Jimbo being the kind person, got the car for us and we headed over to Opry Mills for dinner. We wanted to take Ethan to the Aquarium restaurant. He never sat in his chair. He would walk up and down to watch and see the fish. We had a wonderful meal and a meaningful time explaining fish to Ethan as well as googling his other questions. You sometimes gotta do what is necessary.
I could not have had a more perfect day. I got to spend time with Nora and I felt I got to see Ethan grow a little bit as he saw new things for the first time. And when you put Nora and Ethan together you see how very much like brother and sister they really are.
I can complain about many things. I could probably complain on cue- but not that night. It was perfect!