The Movie Adventure

"It's Complicated"...

Not really.  I went to the movies earlier today with my little Elysia and saw the new Meryl Streep movie called, "It's Complicated."  The first thirty minutes or so, Elysia was awesome.  She layed in her car seat, watched the movie screen, and just looked adorable.  It was like she and I were really watching a movie together.  Too cute!  I wonder what she was thinking when she was watching that giant theatre screen.  Hmmm...Perhaps she is the next Scarlett Johannson or Julia Roberts? 

I know my kid is cute, but I also know that this peaceful movie watching can't last.  So after the first thirty minutes, I was prepared.  I had already made a bottle for her and had it sitting in the little drink holder beside me.  I had also brought a secret weapon...Mum Mum's.  Never heard of em'?  Neither had I until only a few days ago.  When my daughter started teething, we had to cancel a get-together with my neighbours because Elysia was rather grouchy.  They have a baby only a few weeks younger than Elysia and suggested we try these cookies, so the next day Steve and I went out and bought a box.  She loved them! 

So when my little girl started to get fussy during the movie, I handed her a Mum Mum.  She happily squished the rice cookie in her fingers, her dress, her bib, and her hair.  I'm not sure how, but I think she also managed to eat a little of the cookie.  Well, at least it gave me another fifteen minutes of movie watching.

With the Mum Mum gone, so was Elysia's patience.  She was ready to move!  I took her out of her car seat and she sat on my lap drinking her bottle rather happily for a few minutes.  I watched the movie, casually pulled out the Mum Mum remains from her hair, and enjoyed the peace.  Bottle now finished...

Time to jump, shout, growl, and squeal!

OK, it wasn't that bad.  But we did have to leave our seat and go for a little walk.  The good news?  The two of us were able to see most of the movie, including the end.  Was it worth it?  Yes, I think so.  It was really nice getting out for the afternoon with other moms and enjoy a movie.  Even if I am still finding Mum Mum's in my daughter's hair!