We haven't ever taken the kids to the movies. Partially out of fear, partially because they don't watch much TV so we didn't think they would enjoy it. In the past couple months Audrey has started loving Dora & Diego the tv show. Our kids still don't watch much TV-if given the choice they would much rather be outside, but Audrey could for sure sit through a 20 minute show.
When she turned three we decided we wanted to take her to a movie. That is easier said then done. Finding an appropriate movie that has a showing early enough for your good lil sleepers proved to be challenging. Fast forward six months and we finally made if happen.
We chose the movie 'cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2' after reading reviews and watching trailers.
What a great pick, not scary, totally captivating and still super fun and entertaining for adults.
So Brent's parents watched beckham, I know poor dude missed out. We just love having one on one quality time with the babies and wanted to make it special for Audrey. We also weren't sure beckham could sit through a movie yet.
So after we left home we told Audrey what we were doing and she was a lil sad to leave Beckham behind but got over it quickly.
We took her to the $ store were we let her pick out a pop and a few candies. Brent asked me if we were going to moderate how much candy we'd let her eat. We decided since we don't really have candy, juice or pop at home that this would be her night of indulgence. She could eat as much as she wanted.
We got to the theatre and the flashing lights of games, the smell of food and all the people captivated Audrey entirely. We could have just hung out in the foyer and she would have left happy lol. We bought some popcorn. Went to the theatre. Just watching her walk into the theatre was a big deal. Her tiny little body and that big screen, her bulging eyes, her shocked mouth telling us that's a big TV. It was a success and worth the wait.
We went wayyyyyy up too. The theatre wasn't full. We took a couple pictures. She was so so excited and let's be honest already a little sugar high. She packed away so much candy and pop it was jmpressive but she regulated herself. Half way through the movie she relaxed on the 'snacking' and just enjoyed the movie.
When we ask her if she was having fun she would simply say 'yahhhhhhh' without taking her eyes off of the screen. It was a blast. Brent and I enjoyed seeing such excitement and enjoyment through her eyes. It was also such a blessing just to have some one on one time with our princess. Many more dates to come that's for sure.
