Tickle me, Elmo

Friday night we went to see Sesame Street Live! with Cap'n Jack. 

I didn't know exactly what to expect.  Of course, I knew to expect a lot of kids and chaos, and crazy expensive souvenirs, but beyond the mysteries of Sesame Street we had never been responsible for two children at one time, and while Jack is a really awesome little dude, I just feared a meltdown if they both got scared.  But things started off great in the car, as Jack was kind enough to share his gummy snacks with Caroline on the way.

Caroline was a little scared when we walked into the main part of Phillips Arena. Its the biggest room she's ever been in, and there was a massive stage in the floor and flashing electric signs... but she acclimated and we sat down to get ready for the show.

What a show.  Okay, not really, but I'm sure kids love it.  I have a couple of random thoughts.  For one, it becomes clear that the voices, singing, etc., even by the real people in the show, are pre-recorded.  You can buy a CD of the songs at the gift stand, and I'm certain its the whole show.  They probably just pop it in the same CD backstage and start eating nachos while the furry creatures run around on stage, mouths flapping but silent.  Makes sense.  After all, it has to sound like Big Bird -- and only Big Bird.  But the kids loved it.  I think.  They sort of stared catatonic (but pleased).  We knew they were happy because at the end of the songs, they clapped wildly

Of course, we couldn't let them go home empty handed.  So at intermission, when the people came out selling the mylar Elmo balloons, we got two.  And about two songs after intermission, they got tired and we left.  But they had fun, and I learned that the letter if the day is I.  And the number of the day is 3.