Movies in the Park

A few weeks ago I took Elizabeth and Katherine to see The Princess Bride at Movies in the Park.  I didn't really talk it up with them, just told them we were going and what we were going to see.  Brad stayed home with Harrison (who goes to bed at 7:00-7:30) and Annie (who didn't have a nap today and so needed to go to bed early).

Well, they loved it.  They've never seen The Princess Bride before.  Since they've never seen it and they're still young, when Westley would say "As you wish" to Buttercup, I'd say "Remember that. It's important!" Periodically I'd ask, "What did the Farmboy say to Buttercup?"  So that when Buttercup pushes the Dread Pirate Roberts down the hill and he says "aaaaas yooooooou wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiish!" Nin whirled around and squealed, "It's the FARMBOY!!!!"  They loved the movie, hated the Fire Swamp part, but otherwise loved the movie.  They cheered when Inigo Montoya finally meets the man with six fingers.  They cheered at the end when Westley and Buttercup kissed.

Katherine wants the DVD now and also told me, "Mommy, you are the best mommy ever for taking us to see that movie!"  {sniff} I'll take it!!!

They had so much fun sitting on the blanket, watching a movie outside.  We can't wait - and are already counting the weeks - until Curious George comes to Movies in the Park!