Beware the Backson

Yes, beware that Backson! At least, that's what the gang at 100 Acre Wood think. After their whole experience with Lumpy the Heffalump, you'd think they'd learn that just because someone looks different, they aren't automatically a threat to civilization as we know it.

In case you're curious about what we're talking about here, today Madison, Mommy and Daddy went to see the latest Winnie the Pooh movie, which is called - oddly enough - "Winnie the Pooh." That should clear things up a bit.

Back to the Backson, and the story in the movie: it's yet another misinterpretation by Owl from a note by Christopher Robin. This note ends, "Be Back Soon." But Owl sees "Backson," and further explains that the Backson is a pretty awful creature that has kidnapped Christopher Robin in the first place. Uh-oh!

SO, they must construct a trap to capture this creature - and part of this plan involves a great big hole.

Traps in 100 Acre Wood generally tend to go this way. But no worries - there's a happy ending to the flick. Mommy and Daddy had a great time watching it with Madison, who was paying close attention all the way through. By the way, if you stay after the credits, you'll find out for yourself that the Backson is actually a decent sort of fellow.

For years, they had several new releases of "Winnie the Pooh" movies in theaters - all before Madison came along. We've been sort of waiting for that big moment when we could take her to one of these movies, so today was kind of special!

We had some more tennis lessons afterwards, and beforehand was a visit to the old house to clean it up a bit. It was hot today, but fortunately the rain came and cooled things off a bit with some overcast skies. It was a pretty active day, one where just about everyone went to bed early. In fact, I think I'm turning in myself... goodnight!