Circus

Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus was in Salt Lake and we decided Zach was old enough to experience the circus for the first time! When we arrived the were allowing people down on the floor prior to the show to check out different acts. It was funny to watch Zach's expression change as he saw things. At first he didn't want anything to do with anyone - I guess it was a bit overwhelming......we couldn't even get a smile out of the kid! We had fully planned on forking out the $$ for the light sticks that spin ($20-25!!!) and the circus cups with sno cones in them ($15!!) and cotton candy ($10!!) - but Zach really didn't act interested in any of it....so we saved the cash....I am sure his interests will change by next year.




Once the show began Zach was calm as could be - we actually thought he was going to fall asleep....so we did what any good parent would do to keep their kid awake during their first circus experience - PUMP THEM FULL OF SUGAR. Yup - Zach downed soda, fruit snacks, popcorn...that seemed to do the trick. We think Zach's favorite act was the tigers - he has been roaring like a tiger all afternoon....and chasing our cats around the house.

Next year - we decided we will watch the circus from the company suite....gives Zach (and us) a bit more running around room if he gets antsy.