Swiss Family Robinson

Last week we watched a movie together as a family. The boys were so excited that we all did it "together". You can imagine our entire family piled up together on the couch complete with all their blankets (thanks Great-Grandmother Tynes!) and pillows. They wanted to turn all the lights off and have a "real" movie atmosphere. So, just watching the movie together was an experience. But the movie itself was terrific! A few months ago I had read a short version of Swiss Family Robinson to the two older boys and they really got into it. Daddy remembered watching the Disney version of the movie when he was a boy, so we decided to let the boys watch it and see if they would like it too. Now, remember this movie was made in 1960. But it was GREAT! The boys were way more into it than we thought they would be. They absolutely loved the pirate fight at the end of the movie and couldn't wait to watch it again and again. In the movie there are only 3 sons, so our boys renamed themselves according to the boys' names in the movie. Fighting pirates, catching tigers, and defending their home and their women-folk all speak to little boy's hearts more than I will ever be able to understand. The thing I liked about the movie is that it had all those things that boys love but without being too scary for little eyes. It allowed the boys to experience the thrill of a fight, good winning over evil, and just lots of fun exciting things that boys love, but didn't expose them to things they're not ready for yet. Loved it. They love it and Mommy loved it. SO glad we got it for them! It was a great family memory that I hope they will cherish. I know I will!