Movie Night

I took Gavin to see a movie last night. We saw Cars. It was the first movie I had ever taken him to. Bryan's parents had taken him to see Curious George and said he did very well. So I buckled Gavin into the van with a nervous feeling in my belly. I hoped he didnt make a scene.

We met some of Bryan's family at the theater. Gavin's excitement grew as he saw his 2 cousins walk into the lobby. He jumped around and yelled their names. I thought oh no, here we go. We got our popcorn and drinks and made our way to the show. I asked him time and time again, "Do you have to go potty?". To which each time he replied, "No, I'm fine."

We found our seats and got settled in. I had to put my purse on the back of Gavin's seat to help keep it from folding up while he was sitting in it. As the theater got dark, I saw Gavin's eyes get big. He leaned forward in his seat, his eyes glued to the big screen. When the movie started, he yelled, "Look Mommy! It's those cars with faces on them!". I giggled and said, "Yes, I see!".

He was so good thru the movie. I was completely impressed. I had to remind him a few times to lower his voice. Only because he is the type of person who asks questions throughout an entire movie. "Why is he doing that?" "Where did she go?" "Why is his name 'Mater'?" I smiled each time he turned to me with a new question and answered the best I could. He giggled wildly at the funny parts, danced in his seat during the music, and covered his ears when the sound was too loud.

I walked into the theater feeling nervous and anxious that my son would not be able to sit throughout the movie, and maybe even disturb those around us. I walked out of the theater with Gavin's hand in mine. I told him how proud I was of him for his behavior and thanked him for being such a good boy. He swung our arms back and forth as we walked and said, "You're welcome, Mommy".