I love Fridays. Not just because it’s the end of the week (although I also love it for that reason) but because it gives me the chance to look back at the week, and to find the fun moments in it. Those moments that hide behind crabbiness, pouty lips, and potty training.
And also, I love blog carnivals. I admit, I’m kind of a blog carnival whore. Have you seen how many people I’ve linked up with today?*
This week we enjoyed our very first movie, in a movie theater. Complete with potty break in the middle, per the kiddo’s request. That was a huge moment. (And then the next day, he peed outside, on the sidewalk. I guess we’re not there just yet). The local theater holds a special movie during the summer, cheap tickets and pop corn. This week was How to Train Your Dragon
How could you say no to a kiddo this excited?
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There was also a small concert put on by the kiddo and Dad-oo. I was the only guest (there were limited tickets available) but they put on a fantastic show. I dare say it was the best concert I’ve ever been too. Even better than Pearl Jam, and that’s saying something.
Is there anything better than a harmonica and drums together in concert?
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And finally, we’ve found the best group of people to hang out with. It’s a wonderful combination of moms and grandmas, different ages, different kids, yet we all mesh together beautifully. I’m so grateful for these wonderful friends.
What better goal, than wonderful friends.**
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How was your week?
*This post is linked to: Finer Things Friday (Amy’s Finer Things) Give Me Your Best Shot (Better in Bulk), Photo Story Friday (My Chaos, My Bliss), !!! (Bad Mommy Moments) and !!! (Momalom)
** This one was for Six Words Friday (Making Things Up)
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Yay! Sounds awesome.
We haven’t braved a movie, yet. I am afraid my son with get restless and want to run around and cause a raucous.
I love the harmonica playing. Wish there was audio.
@Sarah, Once I get my iPhone, I’ll have all sorts of audio and video to post.
Wow! You did link with a lot today.
And, no, there is NOTHING better than good friends {except good conversation, and those two things normally go hand in hand}.
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@Hyacynth, Good friends and good conversations really make for a wonderful day, don’t they?
So glad you got photos of this limited engagement. I love private performances like this. Our girls put them on often.
I need to get photos of them, like you did. Very, very !!!
@ck, Oh yes, post pics! I’d love to see them.
Yes, you seriously are the linkmaster.
In a good way.
My oldest kid adored that movie. And I’D adore a group of moms and kids to hang out with like that, for sure. Meshing with them and making wonderful friends? So very, very !!!
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@Sarah, Friends like that really are the highlight of my week. Any week for that matter.
Totally agree. Friends are the best!
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Such fun photos and I really like the black and white! Glad the movie outing went well.
We are taking our boys to see Toy Story 3 tomorrow and it will be our first time to take the 3 yr. old to a movie. Hoping it goes as well.
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@Elaine, Good luck! I’ve heard that movie is amazing. It might just be next on our list.
too sweet, looks like he was having a blast!!!
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I’m so glad he enjoyed the movie – and you even got a potty surprise in the midst of it. The good kind that is. That is so !!!
And yes to wonderful friends. We all need them. And love them.
Nice job linking to so many with one post.
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So glad you guys liked the movie!! Fynn liked it too
Happy weekend to you!!
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I love the kiddo’s ensemble in the band photos. Big Boy rocks the t-shirt and underwear look quite often these days as well. And great news about the potty alert during the movie. That’s awesome! (#1 sign you know you’re the mom of a potty-training toddler: you know it’s amazing when a fellow potty-trainer interrupts a movie (!) to use the bathroom!)
@Kristen @ Motherese, So true. All of the mom’s we impressed that he asked. It was a very proud mommy moment.
Love your pics! I’ve wondered about the dragon movie for my kiddos; we’ll have to check it out.
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Good friends, good family, good times…
Excellent goals, beautifully achieved– and photographed!
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Their concert must have been adorable!
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Loved that movie glad he did too.
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how to train your dragon was a VERY cool movie. love the black and white pics!
I am the queen of letting the kids watch movies before the age suggestion. Which is odd because we don’t ever watch R (the kids or myself), so after 17 the age ban is permanent. Glad your little one liked the movie. My 3 year old has asked several times if we could buy it when it comes out.
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@Charlotte, So glad I’m not the only one. Sometimes those ratings are too strict, ya know?
I absolutely love the first close up. so sweet and what fun expression.
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