LilZ and I have a Mother’s Day tradition called Mother’s Day Movie Extravaganza. It is one day (usually Mother’s Day weekend but sometimes another weekend depending on LilZ’s Dad-Weekend schedule) on a weekend where we head out to the theater and see three movies in a row. Since next weekend is a Dad Weekend, we’re going today. I get to choose the movies since it’s my day, so we’re seeing Baby Mama, Made of Honor and Iron Man.
And I Can’t Wait.
Yesterday was mildly exhausting. After my intense morning of cleaning, we went shopping for a rocking recliner (a purchase we’ve been talking about since the day I found out I was pregnant) and ended up doing lunch at the mall. That was the first time LilZ and NikkiZ have both been at the mall with me since they set up those bungee-cord trampoline things in the food court. NikkiZ has been asking to jump on one of those things since Day 1 but I always had the excuse, “We’ll do it the next time brother is with us.” And yesterday he was. So I had to let them. And it was the HARDEST THING I’VE EVER DONE.
You’ve seen those things, right? The trampolines with the bungee cords that somehow create this “safe” environment for out of control jumping? Yeah. Evidently the weight-limit on those things is only 25lbs. And NikkiZ is heavier than that. Which means it’s “safe” for her to do it. Which is INSANE.
I wish I had my camera on me yesterday so you could see how DANGEROUS this whole situation was. But also so you could see how THRILLED she was with it. How did I - the biggest chicken shit on the planet - breed a daredevil? I was freaking out the whole time, but she was loving it. For the most part. There were a couple of points at the extreme height of the situation that she looked a little terrified, but for the most part? She loved it.
We also took her swimming for the first time this season. Which is another activity she loved, even if it did require seeing her mother who is 18 days from having a baby - In a Bathing Suit. It was probably scarier than the bungee-cord trampoline.
Of course, it’s a little cold yet and she only handled it about 30 minutes before turning blue.
So, today? I’m looking forward to spending six hours doing nothing but sitting on my ass and eating popcorn. The perfect Mother’s Day Celebration.
Jack LOVES those. Of course, he’s always scared thru 95% of his time on them, so he doesn’t truly jump. Then he gets off and tells us how he jumped so much higher than everyone else. (not.)
Ironman was pretty awesome, we saw it yesterday. I want to see Baby Mama, too, but I don’t know if I could convince the boyfriend to see it with me.
Have a great time!!
oh have a ton of fun. i want to see all those movies!!
I might have to steal your mother’s day tradition… it sounds right up my alley! Of course, mine’s only two, so it might have to wait a few years. Would it be wrong to celebrate mother’s day by getting a babysitter and watching movies by myself?
Baby Mama is hilarious, so enjoy!
Sounds awesome and hats off to you for putting on a bathing suit at this late date…I’m only 27 weeks and wouldn’t go near one.
That sounds absolutely lovely. I might have to steal that tradition too. My hubs prefers movies at home on DVD but I lovelovelove the theater experience and could sit through several - I think, because I’ve NEVER DONE IT. What a great opportunity to give it a try!
Let us know which ones to see and which ones suck!
You stay so busy it makes my head spin! I thought about taking my boys to see Iron Man this weekend, but figured I’d better pay for a baseball uniform first. Grr, I hate having to make decisions like that. Let me know how Baby Mama is….I am sure I’ll have to wait till that comes to a premium channel before I get to see it.
Oh! I like that mothers day idea! This year is the first in probably 8 or 9 since I’ve been in the same area as my mom for mothers day, perhaps I should take her to a movie?
The last movie I saw in the theatre was Ali.
I love the bungee cord trampolines - except 1. they give serious wedgies and 2. last time they put me in the wrong harness so it was pulling into my ribs when i jumped - so i couldn’t actually breathe! NOT good!.
I love movie fests!
I keep getting emails about Mothers Day (from the US sites I am signed up to) which is really kinda annoying because I am in the UK and we celebrate Mothers Day in March - and Fathers day in June!