No More Hannah Please!

So I moved here a year ago and am just now aware of a great babysitting service. People simply pull up, hand their kids some cash and kick them out of the car at the local movie theater. Why was I not informed of this sooner? I mean gosh can I drop Braden off on one of his bad days so I can go shopping or get some cleaning done or catch a nap or better yet go out and party it up? He's quite cute and I'm sure he could work his magic and share some cute girls popcorn. Seriously tho, I've never been to this particular theater before which happens to be closer and smaller than my usual stop and I easily see why. I'm not between the ages of 12 and 16 and looking somewhat like a parental figure I stood out a bit. Lets put it this way, I think the theater patrol/security man a.k.a head babysitter/disciplinarian was relieved to see another adult in the sea of raging hormonal teenagers. I asked him if he felt like a babysitter and he claims that's all he is. On the plus side of his babysitting career he doesn't have to change stinky diapers and wash poo off their feet (read previous post).

So what movie review do I have for you today? Hannah Montana. Please don't get all excited and jump up and down for joy like I did (or didn't). I was honestly shocked my daughter and her girlfriend wanted to see this movie. Didn't take me long to catch on why...boys! Apparently Miley's childhood friend is cute. I just wasn't seeing it, I mean he's no Robert Pattinson/hot vampire so no lusting for me! The movie wasn't all that great but then again this is my review of the movie and sadly I'm no longer a preteen that finds young guys under 17 hot. I wasn't impressed with the movie or the story or really any of it. Hannah Montana is sooo over in my book.









I have to laugh at myself though as 2 years ago or so I remember getting up bright and early and driving over to Centurytel to purchase Hannah Montana concert tickets only to have them sell out online and only 5 people were actually able to purchase tickets at the window out of a few hundred (myself included) causing the rest of us to be sent home empty handed. I laugh because I actually considered paying the ridiculous couple hundred bucks (via scalper) to take her to the sold out concert. So glad I was such a tightwad and didn't make it to see her lip sync.

Awakenings

After hitting up good ole' McDonalds for their awesomely sweet Sweet Tea one has to check out whats playing in their Redbox as you get a free DVD rental with your large drink. So what does this mean for my 'blog stalkers' as I like to refer to anyone (if there is anyone) that reads my blog? Movie Reviews of course!!!



















Awakenings, beings as though it has Robert De Niro and Robin Williams you can rest assured its a good flick. Its about a super compassionate caring doctor that seeks to find change in chronically ill patients. I found myself smiling a lot throughout the movie just because it makes you feel good watching someone that actually cares about helping others. A very sweet movie based on true events. It had me smiling and laughing.

Many many years ago (yes, I know I'm making myself sound soooo old but my late teen years was so long ago) I worked in a nursing home so this movie brought back a lot of memories. Caring for the elderly can be a bit challenging yet very rewarding at the same time. I remember when I first started and was touring the facility going into the Alzheimer's Unit I definitely did not want to end up on that wing! Patients were yelling 'help me' and were just well, very different from what I was expecting. After a few shifts on that 'dreaded wing' of the building I had a change of heart. I got to know who these people were and just really felt for them as they couldn't communicate in the ways we so easily do. You really have to take the time to listen and try to understand where they are coming from. One lady was on a puree diet and getting her to eat was a struggle but if you gave her some 'real' food she would eat it all up, such a simple change ended up being made and she was able to enjoy food again. Telling one you were their mother (obviously I am no where near being close to that) and loved them and wanted them to get some rest would ease some to fall asleep peacefully. Changing little things and making them feel loved made a world of difference. I'd freak out when someone would ask if I took care of so and so the other day only to learn that they loved the fact that I took the time to put their lotion on them or spent a little extra time making sure they were comfortable and had everything the way they liked. I was surprised I was being requested upon as I felt everyone should be taking the time to do such little things but weren't. I couldn't help but care for them all like they were my own grandparents. I have such a weak spot for others. Especially ones that need caring for.

Years after working there and moving states away my own grandmother was placed in that very nursing home so going to visit her there was hard. I remember visiting her while she was eating dinner and she looked up at me and appeared to know who I was instantly. Now, I honestly doubt she knew it was me per say but just the look in her eyes made my heart melt. So many people in nursing homes never have any visitors. I guess its because their family doesn't think they will realize they are there or will even remember who you are and that's just sad. I don't know if my grandmother ever remembered our visits or really acknowledged who I was but I know she was there and I know who I was visiting and I will always cherish those times.

He's Just Not That Into You

Movie reviews for:
'He's Just Not That Into You'

Being the nanny deprived mother that I am sometimes I just have to suck it up and do things with the kids I'd really rather not. You know how kids can really just cramp ones style! All needy and sucking your attention from more important things like a good chick flick. I'm kidding I swear! I love them both to death but you have you taken a 2 year old to the movies lately?

Imagine a child if you will, cute one at that, sitting at the movies drinking his little strawberry banana smoothie all quiet and peacefully enjoying the movie. Eventually this must come to an end! I mean he is 2! So I managed to grab his little tush and dash to the concessions for reinforcements being popcorn and sour patch kids to keep my little one from fussing. Then as he tires of his drink, popcorn and what was left after me and Felisha devoured most of the candy(oops) and the movie he notices the stairs next to his seat. As some find it fun to climb the stairs and walk back and forth down the aisles while the movie is playing the mommy type (and other movie patrons I'm sure) find it just a bit...less enjoying. Oh how fun it is to try to watch a movie and a busy 2 year old in a dark theater. Lets just say this.....I don't advise this to anyone!

















Get your kid outta here! He's ruining the show!

So, for my movie review on 'Hes Just Not That Into You'...Well, first off we stopped for smoothies at Sheridan's so we were running late. Oh and a tidbit most people don't know is that some theaters actually do allow you to bring in your own snacks and drinks. We usually hit an AMC theater nearby and paying for all our goodies once they said you can bring in your own junk. Oh Yeah! I get more looks from other movie patrons than you would believe as the employees there never bat an eye at me carrying in my own drink.

Ok, so I missed the first oh 10-15 minutes which I'm sure had to be good. But you can easily catch onto what was missed. Gigi, is a hoot! I loved her character as she desperately awaits for this guy to call her. Or any guy for that matter! Mary too as with all the technology these days....you never know how someone is going to contact you! The other characters are all in different situations relationship-wise as well so makes for an interesting movie. Lots of little twists and such. I'm not going to spoil the movie but it was a pretty good chick flick. I'm sure I'd of enjoyed it much more if I was privileged enough to have a nanny!

I'd definitely like to see the movie again....without my little guy.

Another movie I saw that I'm surprised is still playing (here anyway) is 'Gran Torino'. That movie was really really good and made me cry. Very good...must see!

I already told you how much I loved loved loved 'Shopaholic'! Oh and the book is just awesome. I'm not going to say way better than the movie because they are actually quite different and yet both are very very good! I need to get the other books in the series as I'm sure they are all equally as adorable!

As I was privileged enough to take a 2 year old to the theaters today, someone else was deprived of the little guy and enjoyed the movie 'Knowing'. Reviews on that was very good as well. But lets remember here that any movie without a 2 year old can be much more easily enjoyed!