So, we went to the see Madagascar 2 for Big J's b-day party. The previews...I love them, I like to know what is coming out...but I think 6 of the previews were for movies opening on Christmas Day...this calls for a "seriously?". I need a show of hands, who goes to the movies on Christmas Day? Here's the scenario, wake up @ the butt crack of dawn. Make grandma's traditional "almond puff". Watch the kids open their presents with excitement,jumping around screaming that "that is what I always wanted". Grab another coffee, decide what to start making for dinner....then stop and say "OK kids, time to get dressed, we are going to the movies. Put down those toys, stop crying and get dressed--- I said, we are going to the movies." Truly, I hope the movies fail to sell any tickets that day...but sadly they will make a lot of money; maybe people go after their big Christmas dinner. I just cannot wrap my mind around it; I just cannot picture it. Don't we all get up way too early, open presents, play with presents, eat, play with presents, eat, doze while the kids play with presents, and eat a little bit more. We also like to throw in a "Happy Birthday to Jesus" tune in there too. Hmmmm, any thoughts?
Ok-update, talked with a girlfriend today (with kids). She thought it would be fantastic to go the movies on Christmas and did a couple of times as a kid. Maybe I am being a grinch?
True confession: I've been to the movies on Christmas Day. Not in this era . . the mother-of-four era . . . I imagine my day shapes up alot like yours. But, in my college days . . . late afternoon . . catch a movie & hit the bar. yep. Think college. Reminesce a bit. It will come back to you.
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