To the Movies She Will Go

Recently, my father in law asked if he could take S to her first movie outing.

She has been in love with Disney movies here at home lately, and finally seems to be at an age where she can sit still through a whole movie.

Although I was a little sad at first, not being able to go along for her first one, I relented and said it would be okay. As mom, I want to be there for all the firsts ... not just the walking, talking, and that sort of thing. But ... everything.

But I also know that I have another little one at home that is not at an age yet where he can sit through a movie without tormenting everyone else in the theater. So I opted to stay at home with him while his sister got to experience Monster University with her Pappy.

Unfortunately, her "send-off" wasn't as happy and exciting as we had hoped for. S fell asleep during quiet time, but hadn't taken a full nap, so she was clingy [to mom, only!] and grouchy!

But apparently, that bad mood quickly went away. She loved her popcorn -- and the movie! And was even treated to a Happy Meal afterwards for dinner. And ice cream for dessert! A full dinner and movie kind of date! And in the days since, she has not stopped talking about the movie -- the characters, different scenes. Things they were doing. She really loved it!

What a lucky girl!