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December 17, 2004
And lo, they came home from school
and saw that Christmas vacation had begun and they rejoiced. Behold the rolling of eyes and pursing of lips of the parents who are of the knowledge that such rejoicing will, like wine into vinegar, soon turn to lamentations "We are bored."
Yes, gentle reader, I hear your pain. I will not rub it in that my children are almost all grown, but I had many years of gradeschoolers bouncing off the walls during Christmas (in no small part from mainlining sugar). And as the end of the year draws near, 'tis the Season of Lists. What you'll find over the jump is my own personal recommendations of family films that both kids and adults can enjoy (I once got stuck into taking the girls to a Care Bears movie and it's a wonder I held myself together and therefore not sent to state prison for 15 years). Take the opportunity of making some memories as a family of piling on the couch and floor in front of the tv with popcorn and drinks and watching some shows you ALL can enjoy.
Ten Recommendations for families with little kids (no particular order)
1. Mary Poppins
2. Wizard of Oz
3. Dark Crystal
4. Miracle on 34th Street (original)
5. Bishop's Wife (original)
6. Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
7. Brave Little Toaster
8. The Black Stallion
9. Little Women (1994)
10. Toy Story
I could easily list more. What would you recommend?
Posted by Darleen at December 17, 2004 04:53 PM
Comments
Saw your post on the Indepundent. Nice...totally agree. I wish those "war haters" would take off their blinders. Selah!
Posted by: Hidden Nook at December 17, 2004 06:53 PM
Little Women. The one with Winona Ryder (Yum!) is good. The one with a young Elizabeth Taylor (Double Yum!) is just as good if not better.
I don't know if the kids would watch the Liz Taylor one though because "It's old".
Posted by: Digger at December 17, 2004 06:59 PM