Thinking about taking my daughter to see Shrek the Third

I think that you should wait about a week before taking her, as to make sure that not many people will be there. I have a small son that is about to be two, and i take him to the movies all the time. However I think that its always nice to go when there's not alot of people, its just easier.

I really want to see that movie as well. Honestly I think she is too young to take to a movie. I hope that is not offensive to you, but a girl of only 19 months would most likely get very restless during a 2 hour showing. I'm sorry, but that is my honest opinion. Maybe you could wait until it comes out on dvd, and then have a special "movie night" at home with her.

You would know best how she will react in a theater. Kids are unpredictable though. I think it's worth a try. If she gets restless, you can always take her out to the lobby for awhile. It might ruin it for you, but she might think it's fun. Try to sit where it's easy to leave quickly so you're not a distraction. The first time I took my son to a movie, he was about the same age as your daughter. He was good,and sat and watched the movie until the whole screen turned black for a second, and that scared him. It was a space movie, and the spaceships looked like they were flying at you from out of the screen. When he figured out that the spaceships couldn't get him, he was alright. He's loved movies ever since. We always used to go to the drive-in in the summer, and all the kids were with us. It didn't matter much what movie was playing, because they usually fell asleep soon after the cartoons. I wish drive-ins would make a comeback.

The only way to know how she will act is to give it a try. My nephew was about that age the first time he went to the theater and he did very well for the most part. Toward the end he was getting tired of sitting still so they left just a little early.

I think it's a great idea. Why not! Daytime movies are a great opportunity for a little Mommy/Me time. And, a nice break from the same old day in and day out routine. I'm sure she would love it and welcome the change. Kids like new experiences too. Maybe it could become a new tradition. And, getting the chance to see her favorite characters on the big screen in new settings is going to make her so happy! I wish I had thought to take mine to a daytime movie when she was that age. It would have been so much fun.