We haven't made it to Shrek 2 yet, mostly because we can't figure out for sure how to get the baby to sleep through it so that we both (my partner and I) can go with our 3-year old. Neither of us wants to be the one "not" to go. We are huge Shrek fans, so we're chomping at the bit to get there and see it "at the theatre," as Matthew says. (My partner works at HP, and HP had a lot to do with the technology behind the production of Shrek 2, so it's doubly bad and sad that we haven't gotten to see it. I fear we'll have the same problems getting to see Harry Potter. Sigh. At least I can live vicariously through other blogs and have fun with all the allusions I know I'll someday have a chance to catch.)
In the meantime, Shrek M&M's (which I first became aware of after reading a Shrek-ish post on ChicKnits) have become a household favorite and a nightime destressor for me (on nights I don't fall asleep trying to get the two kids to sleep). Yes, my Atkins is suffering mightily because of them. They're fun, they're Ogre-sized, and they are in super colors - colors that I think would translate well to a sweater even! Plus, I am just four months post-pregnancy (and nursing), so I guess I deserve an M&M (or a 100) now and then.
Just yesterday, I saw the photo of the Shrek watch from Cheerios on the Boogaj site (scroll down past the awesome new backpack bag to see the watch). Okay, a box or two of Cheerios is now on my "to buy" list!
I know babysitters don't come cheaply these days, and I don't know what your finances will allow. But if they do permit, you could hire a young teen babysitter to come with you to the movies. If it becomes necessary, the sitter can take the baby out to the lobby. This might work...with babies of course, everything is unpredictable. Just a thought. And by the way, thanks for linking to me. I will return the favor.