Let's Go To The Movies!

Family time is SO much fun. Andrew & I took Drew to see a "real" movie -- you know, not the Veggie Tales DVD for the millionth time on the kitchen TV -- a real movie with cushy reclining seats, a huge screen, and loud stereo speakers!

Ice Age II was playing at our dollar theater (which now costs $1.25, but still a great deal!), so we decided that would be the perfect way to test the waters and see what Drew thought about a real movie. He LOVED it!! He didn't squirm a bit in the first 45 minutes and he actually laughed and talked to the screen a little bit. He'd dance during the songs in the movie, which was really precious. He nibbled on some popcorn and took several sips of our coke! The last 45 minutes of the movie, he did get a little fidgety. But hey, sitting for an hour and a half in mom & dad's lap is a lot to ask of a 19 month old, no matter if there is a movie playing or not! Thank goodness I snuck in some M&M's in my purse. That kept him happy for the last part of the movie. (True spoiling, right?)

It was a fantastic evening and so much fun to see the big eyes and wide smile on Drew's face when the movie came on. Seeing joy through the eyes of your child is just the greatest feeling in the world!