We don't go to the movies often. Before the kids came along, Eric and I saw a lot of movies. Once you have a baby, it's not really worth getting a sitter and paying him/her $15, plus $20 for the movies with no food or drink because that could easily cost another $10, and then spending 2-3 hours sitting in silence while you could be doing something more constructive. Don't get me wrong, I love movies and we still watch them, just now on Blu-ray in the comfort of our home for a giant savings once the kids are in bed.
In April, a friend told me about the summer movie program offered by Harkin's Theatres and I didn't really pursue it because I figured Emma and Josh were too young for multiple weeks of movies. We are not anti-tv in our house but neither child will really sit and just watch for more than a half an hour at a time without getting distracted by something else. Emma has been to the theater 4 times and does rather well and Josh has been once (with their sitter who said he did well but I wasn't so sure).
After hearing another friend talk about how cheap the tickets are for the summer movies I decided to check it out. I was amazed by the good deal the tickets really are. I also liked that you picked the day to go and the theater you wanted. Luckily, a friend I used to teach with was able to get 2 tickets (Josh is still free. Bonus!) for Fridays through her school before they went on sale to the public.
Today was our first trip to the movies, we missed last we because of the ultrasound. I was a bit worried, the movie was not a cartoon and I wasn't sure how it would go over. The kids did fantastic, Josh even better than Emma! We got some popcorn in a refillable bag (after the refill, I plan on popping my own and bringing it) and had souvenir cups that refill for $1. The movie was cute as can be and one of my favorite childhood books and the whole adventure cost us less than $10. I am looking forward to next week and going back to the movie feeater (as Josh says) with the kids!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
It's a.....
Last Friday, we had our 20 week ultrasound. Last Wednesday, we were not finding out the sex of the baby. Last Thursday night as I put Emma to bed and talked to her about coming to the ultrasound she asked me some very valid questions.
Question #1 Do they put on special glasses to see the baby in your belly?
Question #2 Does the gel they put on the special wand hurt when they look at the baby?
Question #3 Will it take a long time?
Question #4 Will they be able to tell me if I'm having a baby brother or a baby sister?
I thought it was so adorable that she was taking such an interest in the ultrasound that I called my mom and told her the story. After talking with her, I decided it was silly to not find out the sex when Emma was so excited to know.
On Friday, we arrived at 10:30. 45 minutes later I was finally being called back, honestly who makes a pregnant girl with a full bladder wait that long! Turns out they had gotten new equipment and the ultrasound tech was being trained. So yes, we got to see the baby on a giant flat screen tv instead of the normal tiny monitor but I still think my bladder is revolting.
After getting all the standard questions and measurements out of the way, the tech asked if we'd like to know the babies sex. We directed the question to Emma and let her be in charge (which she loves to do) and she answered quickly that she wanted to know. Later Eric and I agreed that we had both already figured out what the baby was when the tech was searching in that area before asking us. I guess after 5 ultrasounds, you get pretty good at knowing what to look for!
Emma is excited that she is having a baby sister and Eric is still trying to cope with the fact that we will be paying for two weddings one day. I am excited to be having another girl and even more excited that her birthday falls in the same season as Emma's. Thank God for hand-me-downs! I think a little girl will be easier for Josh to adjust to and that he is going to be sweeter with her than he would be with a boy.
I am glad in the end we decided (with a little persuasion from Emma) to find out. I probably would have gone crazy not knowing and now I can start laundry before she arrives. We can also start the never ending task that is throwing around names. Maybe just maybe, she might be our first child with a name before they force us to name her in the hospital because the birth certificate has to be filled out. :o)
Question #1 Do they put on special glasses to see the baby in your belly?
Question #2 Does the gel they put on the special wand hurt when they look at the baby?
Question #3 Will it take a long time?
Question #4 Will they be able to tell me if I'm having a baby brother or a baby sister?
I thought it was so adorable that she was taking such an interest in the ultrasound that I called my mom and told her the story. After talking with her, I decided it was silly to not find out the sex when Emma was so excited to know.
On Friday, we arrived at 10:30. 45 minutes later I was finally being called back, honestly who makes a pregnant girl with a full bladder wait that long! Turns out they had gotten new equipment and the ultrasound tech was being trained. So yes, we got to see the baby on a giant flat screen tv instead of the normal tiny monitor but I still think my bladder is revolting.
After getting all the standard questions and measurements out of the way, the tech asked if we'd like to know the babies sex. We directed the question to Emma and let her be in charge (which she loves to do) and she answered quickly that she wanted to know. Later Eric and I agreed that we had both already figured out what the baby was when the tech was searching in that area before asking us. I guess after 5 ultrasounds, you get pretty good at knowing what to look for!
Emma is excited that she is having a baby sister and Eric is still trying to cope with the fact that we will be paying for two weddings one day. I am excited to be having another girl and even more excited that her birthday falls in the same season as Emma's. Thank God for hand-me-downs! I think a little girl will be easier for Josh to adjust to and that he is going to be sweeter with her than he would be with a boy.
I am glad in the end we decided (with a little persuasion from Emma) to find out. I probably would have gone crazy not knowing and now I can start laundry before she arrives. We can also start the never ending task that is throwing around names. Maybe just maybe, she might be our first child with a name before they force us to name her in the hospital because the birth certificate has to be filled out. :o)
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