Recital Picture Night

Ella had her pictures for her dance recital tonight. After dinner, 3 tries to put her hair up in a bun, and a quick shower for Andrew - we were off to dance. So Andrew grabs his Leapster to test it out because every time he had gone to use it lately the "rechargeable" batteries weren't working. So, last weekend I went to Sam's and stocked up on good old fashion batteries. I had bought all rechargeable batteries to be more "green" and save the earth for my kids. The thing is the rechargeable batteries work for about 10 minutes in any of the electronic devices we have and then they have to be recharged - it is a royal PAIN. The rechargeables are great for things like the mouse here at home, but not for the kid's toys or my cameras.

Back on track - the Leapster was able to turn on, but you couldn't use the touch screen. So, off we go to dance pictures and no Leapster. So, 25 people in a 12 x12 room, at least 3 of the little dancers crying for their mom and Andrew with his Fisher Price Camera taking random pictures and not sitting still (I know it is a surprise to everyone reading this that Andrew was not sitting still). Needless to say - I needed a drink when we got home. I did get the Leapster recalabrated after doing some reading online. Ella did look darling and was very excited to be in her costume. Although she did inform me that it was itchy on the way home, but that is price of beauty I told her :)