The Recommendation

See this Movie.

AWE.SOME.

Today was a tough day for James. We had an appointment with the ENT (Ear nose and throat) to ask whether or not James needs ANOTHER set of tubes. Apparently, he does AND the Dr. recommends an Adenoidectomy. Or, the removal of the adenoid glands located at the base of the eustacian (how DO you spell that terrible word?!) tubes. We're not sure we'll "go all the way" but the new tubes are a go. In order for the doctor to reach this uncomplicated decision about my son's ears he (and his nurse, and the hearing tester) all had to dig into James' ears. On each side. More than once. Which, if you know James really well, or just remember me mentioning this more than a few times, he does not tolerate happily. During these appointments I turn into "straight jacket lady"- meaning I'm the person strapping both arms down strategically with one hand while holding his head in a vice-like grip with the other hand. In other words, I turn into Satan as far as my sweet boy is concerned.

But

But

BUT

He did exceptionally well today. No huge tantrums. No kicking and screaming. Nothing. Even the waiting room was a pleasant experience. Of course, the office staff/decorator had the stroke of genius to put a nice fish tank with great tropical fish and a BIG viewing side for the kids to oooo and ahhh over. Nice touch guys!

And because he was so good at the office today, we had a date tonight.

Me and my big boy.

At the movies.

With a Kid Combo popcorn, soda and "treat".

The popcorn, while fresh, was still movie popcorn- and therefore, gross.

The soda was WAY to carbonated but James seems to like that.

The "treat" was 3 Pixi Stix. I'm not sure who the genius was that decided Pixi Stix were the PERFECT treat for little kids. Are they not aware that anything not immediately grab-able in some kind of solid form invariably ends up PLASTERED to the floor, and by extension, every movie patron's foot after that?! It's truly stupid.

but the Movie?

Flat out fantastic!

James was enthralled by the dragons. When there were mere mortals on the screen conversing like mere mortals tend to do in films, James was asking (in a stage whisper) "want more dragons?" Which was darling to me- not sure about the family sitting in front:).

He loved the dragon flight scenes and would extend his arms just like the hero- hiccup- and pretend to fly along with him! It was so fun to see him do that.

And as an adult, I loved so much about this film. The music was good! The animation was flawless. The character development was right on target. Perfectly edited so the story NEVER dragged or lost you. And the dragons. I don't remember when dragons were so much fun!

On our way out of the theater, James and I "flew like dragons" (running fast with our arms spread out wide and snarling) all the way to the car!

So, did we like the film?

YES!

Is it really worth the money to see?

ABSOLUTELY

In 3-D?

not sure. we only saw it in 2-D which I think was a wise idea. There were one or two scenes (dragon battle scenes) where I think the 3-D would have given James vertigo. So, for the under-6 crowd, maybe 2-D is best. But if I get to see it again sans children, I'll go for 3-D.

Oh by the way. We are now officially collecting the Dragons McDonalds toys. Just so you know where to send your extras when you find 3 of each type in your toy box in a week:)