Saturday and the Lion King...

Finally got to see the stage production of "The Lion King" at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale last Saturday. For me, it was a little slow in parts and the sound system was a little off, but it was very enjoyable. Part of the fun was watching the kids. I saw excitement and awe in their faces. Some could not stay in their seats, but it was because they needed to sit up higher to see the full stage.

There were seven kids with us. I had fun showing them the theater and running around the lobbies. I am trusted by all the parents. I set boundries and the kids listen to me...plus I do enjoy them.

The day was a little off for me. I was with Mr. S in the morning and then left to go see the show. (Note: My friend bought the tickets before Mr. S and I started seeing each other, or else I would have had one for him.) The plan was to see the show and then come back and meet up with Mr. S for some drinks and then he was making dinner. That happened in a round about way.

It is difficult when you make plans, but are relying on the group to follow through. I went up to the show with 3 friends (total 4 in the car) to meet up the rest of the group (21 in total). Me and the other passengers all had plans for after the show,but the driver informed us after the show that we were going to her friend's house WAY west. This is when I began not to smile and get a little hot under the collar. Me and the other two passengers had to make phone calls to delay or cancel plans. We were ready to take a cab or public transportation back, but the driver insisted that we would be back early. (I should have grabbed the cab.)

I recommended "Jaxon's Ice Cream Parlor" for the parents and kids. The rest of us (without kids) had dinner at "Max's Cafe" in Riverwalk (I only had a salad because I kept saying "Mr. S. is waiting and cooking me dinner). After bad/slow service, my complaining, some good conversation (the company was good), rain and traffic, I finally made it to see Mr. S two hours later than anticipated. I was flustered when we met up and he was a little upset, but we both got in a better mood once we were together. We had a great dinner and then spent Sunday having a "Loaf Day".

Needless to say, the next time I go see a show with "the group" I will pin down the plans better or plan on getting there and back on my own.