Thursday, November 13, 2008

Date with Mom and Dad!

For the first time since Maddy was born Bryce and I took Kaden out on a date by ourselves! We have been so excited for the past month waiting for Madagascar 2 to come out because we knew Kaden would love it! Bryce ended work early today so we decided we would take him to the "Big TV" to see Madagascar. This is the first time he has ever gone to the movies, and he was awesome! He wanted to sit in his own seat and not on our laps! He looked so cute in those big ol' chairs. It was so funny because I didn't realize but when you only weigh 25ish pounds, your legs are not heavy enough to hold down the seat. So he watched most of the movie almost folded in half, but he wanted to sit by himself!! It was such a cute movie and very enjoyable for Bryce and I. Kaden was pretty sad when it was all done. He kept saying, "more big TV, more big TV!" I'm glad there were other kids there (of course it's a kid movie) cuz he kept saying "oooh Alex and Melman and Goria and Marty!" He can't just say one, he has to name them all! It was pretty priceless! Bryce and I really enjoyed the time together with him. Although we were in a movie the whole time, it was nice to be focused on him and how much fun he was having. I do think it is really important to have one-on-one time with your kids individually, especially as they get older and as you have more. Because we were always so busy and there were 4 of us, I rarely had individual time with my parents, especially my dad. But I do remember this one time, and I think I always will, where my dad took me to a UCSB Girls Basketball game. It was so much fun, just he and I especially watching something I loved! I also felt special because we went in the porsche!! Years later, I still think that it was such a special outing we went on just the two of us! Anyways, we had a great night and I thought I would share it!!
P.S. If your wondering about his cut, he got stitches off on Wednesday and it looks great!! It is just a thin line that in a couple of years will probably have disappeared! He's doing great!

2 comments:

The Lehnick Family said...

Sounds like a great date night with mom and dad! So cute! We took Cody to his first movie the weekend before Kaylee was born! I think it was Shrek??? Maybe Shrek 2??? anyway...I remember the folded up little boy in his seat also! I took Cody on a date after Kaylee was a year or so to a painting pottery place and Cody still remembers it, so we just planned another date night...and Kaylee is going to have date night with Daddy...glad his stitches came out with no complications...

the murdocks said...

We totally want to take Cooper to that movie tomorrow! That is so funny. But I'm nervous he won't sit and watch and we'll end up leaving. You've inspired me to try though. And that's a great idea to just take him and not the baby...a little date night...love that! Hugs