Lessons From Horton

Well, we didn't get to watch The Nativity Story this weekend. And we didn't get to go to Hollywild because the mile and a half long line was not moving. Overall, I'm disappointed with myself because I really wanted this weekend to be a reflection on the true meaning of Christmas. I'm not doing so hot with this whole parenting/good example thing. We didn't even get up and go to church on Sunday. And it's ADVENT. More importantly, it's just good practice. I think that me not being spiritually fed is a direct result of not being actively involved in church. Duh.

We DID watch a really good movie though, one that teaches life lessons and all that jazz. And it's really funny. Most people read the book as a child - Dr. Seuss - "Horton Hears A Who." For those not familiar or the ones who have forgotten (like my husband did), it's basically about this giant elephant who hears a sound from this floating spot looking thing and becomes convinced that there is this whole other world contained in this tiny spore. Which there is - Whoville - responsible for The Grinch and all that. Anywho (pun intended), people don't believe Horton and basically it's a metaphor for how something small can be huge and how even though you think your world may be the biggest world, there may be a bigger world out there. It's also about believing in something you can't see and that may seem strange to others.

Anyway, it's really good and it's actually kid-friendly, unlike most everything else out there. It was a gift to Chadee from my step-mother and it went over well! :)