Take 1 {A Trip to the Movies}

Today marked an exciting first in our sweet little family. Jason and I decided to brave a matinee with our little man. At just 25 months, we were a bit skiddish about how he would handle the many foreign features of the theater atmosphere. The darkness. The Volume. The sitting still for an hour and a half. The staying quiet. The last two are the real kickers...no wonder we were so apprehensive. But, Paddington was recently released (January 16th) and was playing at our local theater. So, since it was a rainy afternoon and Levi is loving the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin, Jr. and seemed to be interested in the movie trailer, we headed out for the 3:45 showing. Levi had just gotten up from a nap and we planned for a snack during the movie (popcorn...of course). 

As we pulled up to the theater, Jason and I realized that it had been over two years since we had been to see a movie. The cost of a ticket has gone up in price to $7.50 (FOR THE MATINEE...REALLY?!?!) and a small popcorn was ringing in at $6.25. I hate to sound like an old fogey but dang...this is OUTRAGEOUS! 

With our popcorn (tiny flecks of gold added) in tow, we headed towards the theater to take our seats. My mind was flooded with questions about how he would react to this new place and excitement for a new experience with my little one.  As we walked inside, Levi was talking up a storm about "Bown Beah." I continued to offer gentle reminders about staying quiet. Of course, he parroted back exactly what I had said to him. But to my surprise, as we took our seats, he crawled into my lap and became completely intrigued by the HUGE screen in front of him. He crunched a few pieces of popcorn but mostly stared in awe as the story of "Bown Beah" unfolded. His sweet voice uttered a few words in response to what was taking place but he mostly sat in silence. 

As the credits were rolling, Levi proceeded to clap for "Bown Beah" and look up at me and say "Again?" Be. Still. My. Heart. He absolutely LOVED it and wants to watch it again. I cannot wait until this comes out on DVD...it will be a must have! After all, it was the first movie he saw in the theater. Our outing was a HUGE success and I must say that Jason and I are still shocked beyond belief at how much he enjoyed it! 

So excited!

Ready for "Bown Beah!"

{We had a bit of a cheek-on collision with the mini trampoline at church this morning-little bruiser on his sweet cheek.}

It's SO hard to find the perfect piece AND watch the movie!