drive in movie theater=classic family fun

Last night we took the boys to their first drive-in movie.  We saw Cars 2 and it was great! (You can't go wrong with Pixar!)  The drive-in was packed.  There were probably at least 100 cars there.  We got there about an hour before the movie started.  We went with some friends, so the boys played wiffle ball with the kids until it got too dark.  They had a great time.  Some other random kids joined in and they played very nicely.  SJ did have a "moment" when his friend struck him out.  The dad was kind enough to let SJ advance to first (they were just playing for fun).  SJ ran to first and started to complain that "he hates striking out".  I told the dad, "Now you see why he isn't playing baseball this year."  Other than that one "moment" it was very pleasant.  When it got too dark to play, we made it back to our cars and got settled to watch the movie.  The boys and our friends' kids sat in chairs or on their blankets.  My husband and I sat in the back hatch of my vehicle.  It was a little chilly, so the kids covered themselves up with blankets.  It was surreal to be at a drive-in with my family.  I still remember seeing "Grease" at the drive-in when I was their age.  They showed the same promos to go to the concession stand as they did in my childhood (I guess some things never change).   The kids were mesmerized by the movie.  SJ only left his seat once to use the restroom.  He usually can't sit still for too long at the movies, but the drive-in really held his attention.  It was a great night.  We were just like any other family that was there.  I am glad they got to experience some "classic" fun!