Family Movie Night

Saturday night was one of those rare times that we had time to ourselves, just the Gottschalk clan. Everyone was home, no extra kids, no sleepovers, no plans. We decided to have Family Movie Night. These nights have gotten more and more rare, especially since our video store closed down and the closest one is clear across the city. Here I was waiting to see what "family" flick we would end up with. John was voting for the latest installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, but Lauren was quick to point out that we all fell asleep during the last Family Movie Night that involved Indie. Lauren's pick wasn't out on video yet, and Jason is not a real fan of movies, so he was not real picky. So now are you asking what classic, wholesome, family movie we ended up with? Sadly, it was What Happens in Vegas. Yes, our family has aged right out of the cute Disney version of Family Movie Night, right into the Ashton Kutcher, bathroom humor version of Family Movie Night. When did that happen? Where are the little cuties that wanted to watch The Rugrat's Movie every day? My question was quickly answered when the kids asked if the next movie we watch together could be "Ralphie," which is what we call "A Christmas Story." I guess they are still in there.

Lauren had a week off from soccer this week, and Jason's team chalked another one up in the "L" column this week. They held it together really well for the first 2 quarters, but ended by giving up 3 goals in the last half. I felt bad for the kids as they were playing in the heat of the day and it was in the upper 80's. It kind of wore them down.