First Movie

Helen Grace had her first movie theatre experience today, thanks to her friend, Mariella, having her 4th birthday party at the movies! While I’m not sure that HG understood what that really meant, HG was pretty excited. We went to see Brave, the new Pixar movie about a Scottish princess, and of course, she’s a sucker for anything princess related. We ate pizza and played video games in the arcade first, and HG and Mariella were chomping at the bit to get to the theatre. When it was finally show time, she went with me to buy my ticket (which was the *coolest* thing), and then the kids stood in line to get a drink (in a Nemo cup- another BIG hit) and popcorn. We filed into the theatre, and HG held my hand and the tickets and was so excited that she kept telling me, “Love you, Mommy!”

She loved watching all the previews, although the movie was in 3D, and since she couldn’t keep the glasses on her head, she soon tossed them. By the time the movie got going, she settled into my lap and was ready. A few minutes into Brave, there is a scary bear attack, and the child covered her face and curled up into a ball total freak out. It was a short scene, and she calmed down a bit but never fully recovered. She gave it about 20 more minutes and then asked to leave.

Since the cake and ice cream were planned after the movie (and you know the girl loves her cake and ice cream), the two of us had a little yogurt date before heading home. I think we might try to go back to see the rest of it another time but just show up a few minutes late as to avoid the big scary bear. We had a fun time though! Seems like we’re crossing off so many ‘firsts’ off her list lately…makes me a little sad, but it’s such an exciting time.