Balloon Sword

Unfortunately, part of Light Up Night is never-ending, slow-moving, extra-long LINES! I didn't think Alex would have been happy waiting in line for 30 minutes for a balloon character, so while I waited in line I suggested that Aaron and Alex explore the escalator. After all, what preschool-er doesn't love to ride them up and down? I remember as a child begging my mother to be allowed to "joyride" on escalators! I also remember with great fondness the one time she let me!


So Aaron and Alex rode up and down - and up and down - and up and down...

... again and again and again! They must have gone up and down two dozen times! But at least it helped keep Alex occupied and incredibly happy!

Finally it was our turn. Alex decidedly did not want a reindeer, or a candy cane, or a hat, or.... He asked first for a train (go figure!), but got excited when I suggested a sword.

It was like we bought him a Ferrari! (Thank goodness he can still be so pleased by free things!)

The sword was his absolute, hands-down, favorite part of the night!

Until he sword-fought Daddy a little too vehemently in the parking lot just before we drove home, and the balloon popped. Then he cried for almost 15 minutes straight. But at least it was fun while it lasted!