Five years ago Mallory and I went to The Nutcracker for the first time together. We have gone every year since and this year Mallory proclaimed it to be "the best one yet."
I've always loved The Nutcracker. Before I was married I envisioned a family tradition of seeing it every Christmas. After going with me one time Todd crushed my dreams. He couldn't do it. He wouldn't do it. Watching men "prance" around in tights was way too much for him. I realized that being there with him, knowing how uncomfortable he was made my enjoyment plummet.
Mallory is a much better Nutcracker buddy. She was so excited she couldn't sleep last night. In a couple of years Haydyn will join us and I'll have one more daughter to share the Nutcracker with. I can't wait.
