Family Movie Night

There was a time when our children were young and we didn't own a television. Slowly over time we have integrated television use back into the family. One of the best uses of the television has been Family Movie Night. Once a week, usually on Friday night, we all watch a family movie together. We do our best to pick a movie that will be enjoyable for the whole family which is not an easy feat!

Our most recent family movie was, Around the World in 80 Days. No one would rate this a great movie, but sometimes good enough movies are just what this family needs on a Friday night after a long week. We all laughed out loud at different parts of the movie. We also laughed twice as loud watching our seven year old fall on the floor while laughing at the slap-stick antics.

I can be practical to a fault. I'm tempted to turn everything into a "learning experience." I'm also not a movie fan. I'm tempted to dismiss my older children's desire to watch movies as unnecessary. Fortunately over time, relaxing with my family in front of a good enough movie (and sometimes a GREAT movie) is changing my mind. Pass the popcorn, please!