I heart the movies

Yes, that's right. I have been to 2 movies this week. I really like going to the movies. The sound is loud enough to put me to sleep and it is nice and dark in the theatre. Mom took me to see American Gangster and Lions for Lambs. We saw American Gangster at the Columbia City Cinema and I was the only baby there. I think mom was a bit nervous about whether or not I would cry because she told the other people in the theatre that Tuesdays matinee showing was the parent/baby showing. Luckily I played it cool. I did get hungry, but she just popped me on the boob and I went back into my stupor.

Today we went to Lincoln Square to see Lions for Lambs with mom's friend Bree and my friend Metzly. We even carpooled together which was fun. Once we got to the movies though, the elevator was broken. So, mom and Bree had to maneuver up and down an escalator with the car seat and stroller. I actually thought Mom might drop me since she doesn't like escalators. Once we got to the theatre, Metzly and I slept entire time! I could tell Bree and Mom were proud because they wouldn't stop talking about how good we were.

[enter mom] going to movies rocks! seriously, it helps pass the days when it is raining or if you have already done your big walk of the day. i felt a little weird being the only mom with a baby at the columbia city cinema because the other people there would not have known that it is ok to bring a screaming baby. luckily, olivia played it cool on both trips.

riding an escalator with strollers/car seats/diaper bags is kinda dodgy, but the elevator was broken so we had no choice. i pulled the car seat off the stroller and carried the 2 items separately. note to self, don't do that again. it definitely felt unstable. that said, keeping the baby in the car seat if they are already sleeping is key when going to the movies. the babies who were pulled out and held or put in a wrap/front pack carrier all cried! sure, its nice to cuddle with the little one when watching a movie, but i would sacrifice the cuddle for some peace and quiet during the film. plus, they get a good nap in which means all the more awake time for me when we get home. awake time = smiles and giggles and singing.

and it was great to carpool. bree was able to put her car seat in my car without the base.

I will post pics of our adventure once I get them....