Finer Things Friday: Her First Movie

A couple weeks ago our six-year-old completed her current incentive chart.  She made her bed 20 times, which is certainly more than her Mama can claim. {ahem} It was time to celebrate with something special!

We asked her to brainstorm a list of things she thought would be an appropriate reward.

“Anything?”

Just make a list and we’ll see.

Here’s her list:

• Look at the stars with mom and dad.
• Read an extra chapter of my book.
• Play a game with mom and dad.
• Stay up later than brother and sister.

I nearly cried. Not one thing on there.  Just special time and attention.  One-on-one time.  Just us.

Little did she know that mama has tricks up her sleeve.  Since The Princess and the Frog was opening at our little local(ish) theater, I arranged a surprise date night.  Just us.

She’s never been to a movie in a theater.

I was so excited!

Until we actually walked in the doors, she had no idea.  None.

Her reaction?  Jumping up and down in the restroom with a loud “Thank you, Mommy.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!” was my first reward.

Her beaming smile that could not be turned off was my second.

I’ve never been thanked for anything so much in my life.

It’s good to keep the special things special.  It’s good to surprise. A Finer Thing, indeed.

*** As for the movie, it was good but there were some scary voodoo/spirit/shadowy-monster scenes that sent many of the young movie-goers (including mine) to their parent’s lap or to the lobby.   Just so you know.

What finer things are you celebrating this week? Link up and let us know!  Forgive me if I don’t make it to all the links this week.  Christmas is coming.  I’m busy cleaning my stable and enjoying my family.    Oh, and no Finer Things Friday link up next week.  Merry Christmas!