Today we took the kids to see Toy Story 3 as Christopher's first experience at a movie theater. I got the camera out in the very dark theater and apologized in advance to all present but I had to document my son's first movie. Everybody was so cool - there were cries of "take as many as you want" and "scrapbook moment" After the show was over one gentleman (actually he's the one next to Lakin in the picture above) came and shook Christopher's hand and asked him what he thought.
The "booster seat" that the kids sat on were empty soda syrup boxes (see notes at the end of this post). Christopher decided that he had to have his for his engines, I have no idea what he intends to do with it but we ended up bringing it home and cried the whole way home because we had the audacity to put it in the trunk.
As far as the movie goes - it was good - it had some extremely funny parts but it also was very intense. I had moments of faces in my shoulder because of what was on the screen. My daughter who already can't stand to part with anything that she owns will probably never, never, never allow me to sell, donate, give anything of hers to anyone ever. Yes, it made me cry, bittersweet memories of childhood toys, anticipation of children growing up and flying the nest. Overall for Christopher it was a great experience - he sat well through most of it - sometimes on his box and sometimes on our laps but truly seemed to enjoy the experience. I have been hearing "Buzz Lightyear to the rescue!!! And Beyond!!!!" from Christopher since we got home. Savannah said she did not like it - it will probably not be one that we buy when it makes it to DVD. I think we'll stick to Toy Story 2 - the best of the lot in my opinion.
The theater we went to is Premier 6 on Broad Street in Murfreesboro. This is a completely unpaid endorsement but you have to know about this place. It's old - not so flashy - takes cash only - no plastic boosters for the kids - not a huge selection at concessions ... but ... tickets were a dollar or more cheaper than the flashy theaters ($6.50 for adults and $6.00 for kids for the matinee) - we got a large popcorn, large drink and large candy for $10.00. If you plan to go to an evening show your best bet is to stop by a Mid Tn Bank branch and you can get your tickets for $6.00 and they are good for several months on any show except opening weekends. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly - please support this local theater so that we can all afford some family (or date night) entertainment occationally.
