Great moments in parenting: yes, it was today that Madison saw her first "Ernest" movie. Ah, the finer things in life! We could no longer hold back this rich cultural experience that has been so long denied her. Know-what-I-mean-Vern?
I never understood Ernest P Worrell until his passing. It may have been working at Blockbuster, and watching the weird enthusiasm people had for renting Ernest movies. So, just a few years ago, Mommy got this movie to watch. This was actually the first Ernest movie I saw, and I was ready to roll my eyes. And it isn't that bad, actually. Other Ernest movies vary, and of course they're all that level of humor that sophisticated uppity sorts would snort at. I'd like to think I'm a sophisticated uppity sort, but that all gets shot down the moment I get to pop in an Ernest DVD to sit and watch with my daughter.
For the record, she liked it too. Daddy figured the slapstick would suck her in, not to mention the flying reindeer and screaming elves. And by no means am I saying this is a must-see classic of the caliber of "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Miracle on 34th Street." It's corny fun, and if you're too uppity to enjoy it, then so be it. But we had a good time laughing tonight!
Today Daddy actually did a bit of Christmas shopping for Mommy. Daddy likes to get out there into the mess sometimes, and boy it was a mess. Lines of cars and traffic everywhere, and yet Daddy had a bit of favor with close parking spots and finding the right items, with just a few left. It was a decent day, although he didn't find everything he was looking for. That's okay: the leftover ideas are still good for Valentine's Day, right?
The other thing Daddy did was trade some of these Disney Infinity power discs. As of this moment, we've got them all, including the rares and store exclusives for the upcoming series three. We traded these with Madison's dance instructor for last year - she popped on a social network here and was asking if anyone had Disney Infinity, and if anyone would like to trade discs. What a funny concept, meeting someone in a parking lot to trade Disney discs.
We did some Lego Marvel this morning, of course. That's been our habit lately. But Daddy had to go shortly after that, and while away, Madison filled the stocking for Jesus. This is touching: she wrote down three things that Jesus would want for his birthday. One was caring, one was sharing and the last was giving. She wrote these down on a slip of paper, and put them into the stocking labeled for Jesus. Those are her gifts, she said: she wants to care more, share more, and give more this year.
You'll notice something missing from this daily entry, by the way. It's the elf off the shelf. He's left for the North Pole today, but he left a letter for Madison. It told her how good she's been, and gave her wishes for a Merry Christmas. Finally, Jingle wrote that he'd be back soon. The elf on the shelf is a big deal now - in just a few short years, this new thing has swept across the country. While shopping today, Daddy heard radio personalities talking about their elves, and wondering where they'll show up next. This year, Jingle was quite busy at our house, always a surprise!
Well, one thing that has not left yet is our daily devotional. Only two to go, I think. It's the "Twenty-five Days of Christmas" devotional, so here's our next entry:
DECEMBER 23 - "Rise of the Guardians"
Jack Frost has always been somewhat of a loner. He’s had his fun, adding a bit of chill, frost and fun to the world each winter. But he’s never felt a part of a team.
That is, until the events of “Rise of the Guardians.” In this movie, a very scary threat comes to the children of the world. Legendary figures like Santa Claus, Sandman, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny usually handle such things, but this time they need help. This time they need Jack Frost on the team.
It’s sad that it took them so long to reach out to Jack Frost. Only when there was trouble did they want to include him on the team. The truth is, he belonged on the team the whole time.
That’s just the way it is with us. We’re all supposed to work together – that’s the way God designed us. We should reach out to others, and let them feel as if they were a part of the body of Christ. And if you’re the one that’s feeling out and in the cold, it’s not supposed to be that way. Keep a positive attitude, and pray for God to help you find your place in this world.
He wants you to save the day, and in order to do that, you’ve got to join the team. Be one of the Guardians, working together to do what’s right. As Jack Frost might say, it’s a cool job!
I never understood Ernest P Worrell until his passing. It may have been working at Blockbuster, and watching the weird enthusiasm people had for renting Ernest movies. So, just a few years ago, Mommy got this movie to watch. This was actually the first Ernest movie I saw, and I was ready to roll my eyes. And it isn't that bad, actually. Other Ernest movies vary, and of course they're all that level of humor that sophisticated uppity sorts would snort at. I'd like to think I'm a sophisticated uppity sort, but that all gets shot down the moment I get to pop in an Ernest DVD to sit and watch with my daughter.
For the record, she liked it too. Daddy figured the slapstick would suck her in, not to mention the flying reindeer and screaming elves. And by no means am I saying this is a must-see classic of the caliber of "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Miracle on 34th Street." It's corny fun, and if you're too uppity to enjoy it, then so be it. But we had a good time laughing tonight!
Today Daddy actually did a bit of Christmas shopping for Mommy. Daddy likes to get out there into the mess sometimes, and boy it was a mess. Lines of cars and traffic everywhere, and yet Daddy had a bit of favor with close parking spots and finding the right items, with just a few left. It was a decent day, although he didn't find everything he was looking for. That's okay: the leftover ideas are still good for Valentine's Day, right?
The other thing Daddy did was trade some of these Disney Infinity power discs. As of this moment, we've got them all, including the rares and store exclusives for the upcoming series three. We traded these with Madison's dance instructor for last year - she popped on a social network here and was asking if anyone had Disney Infinity, and if anyone would like to trade discs. What a funny concept, meeting someone in a parking lot to trade Disney discs.
We did some Lego Marvel this morning, of course. That's been our habit lately. But Daddy had to go shortly after that, and while away, Madison filled the stocking for Jesus. This is touching: she wrote down three things that Jesus would want for his birthday. One was caring, one was sharing and the last was giving. She wrote these down on a slip of paper, and put them into the stocking labeled for Jesus. Those are her gifts, she said: she wants to care more, share more, and give more this year.
You'll notice something missing from this daily entry, by the way. It's the elf off the shelf. He's left for the North Pole today, but he left a letter for Madison. It told her how good she's been, and gave her wishes for a Merry Christmas. Finally, Jingle wrote that he'd be back soon. The elf on the shelf is a big deal now - in just a few short years, this new thing has swept across the country. While shopping today, Daddy heard radio personalities talking about their elves, and wondering where they'll show up next. This year, Jingle was quite busy at our house, always a surprise!
Well, one thing that has not left yet is our daily devotional. Only two to go, I think. It's the "Twenty-five Days of Christmas" devotional, so here's our next entry:
DECEMBER 23 - "Rise of the Guardians"
Jack Frost has always been somewhat of a loner. He’s had his fun, adding a bit of chill, frost and fun to the world each winter. But he’s never felt a part of a team.
That is, until the events of “Rise of the Guardians.” In this movie, a very scary threat comes to the children of the world. Legendary figures like Santa Claus, Sandman, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny usually handle such things, but this time they need help. This time they need Jack Frost on the team.
It’s sad that it took them so long to reach out to Jack Frost. Only when there was trouble did they want to include him on the team. The truth is, he belonged on the team the whole time.
That’s just the way it is with us. We’re all supposed to work together – that’s the way God designed us. We should reach out to others, and let them feel as if they were a part of the body of Christ. And if you’re the one that’s feeling out and in the cold, it’s not supposed to be that way. Keep a positive attitude, and pray for God to help you find your place in this world.
He wants you to save the day, and in order to do that, you’ve got to join the team. Be one of the Guardians, working together to do what’s right. As Jack Frost might say, it’s a cool job!
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