Posts Tagged ‘kid movies’

Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Dee

Oh Lord, These Kid Movies !!!

Now, when I was a kid, there were movies like “Herbie the Love Bug,” “The Bad News Bears” and “Escape to Witch Mountain” that we saw at the movie theatres. I had no idea the pain that my mom experienced to get through most of these movies. The big difference, however, is that kid movies were not out just about every week like they are now. With the advent of computer-generated animation, not to mention the star-studded voices that bring the characters to life, there is always something that I should be taking my girls to see.

Oh, did I forget the never-ending marketing for the movie like character bed sets, bookbags, and Happy Meal toys? No wonder I try, most times unsuccessfully, to get that to be my husband’s job like mowing the lawn or washing the car—you know the stuff they do that is seasonal and definitely not everyday. Yeah, take the kids to one of their movies. That can be his thing like mine is to go to PTA meetings, or be on some other committee.

Can I also talk about these “live” shows…let me just say that I cannot wait for them to grow out of this stage. One note to the producers of these shows—-it is not, and I repeat, not necessary to have an intermission. Just keep going, sell me a balloon and water bottle after the show—please.

I love being with my children, but man, the price you pay for “quality time” can get pretty darn steep.

Can I get an Amen?!

Until next time…Peace!