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We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.

It's time to move on and move forward.

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Posted 01-09-2010 at 10:12 PM by Sandra Bostwick

Walt Disney pretty much dedicated his life to entertainment. To some, that might be trifling, but I've always thought that was a great mission.

Today was just another day that supported that belief.

Today I went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 with Baby Karl's two brothers and sister and his Grandma. Before I go on about the entertainment value, let me tell you, it really does take two adults to take a four-year-old, a six-year-old and an eight-year-old to the movies. From the coats, scarves, and hats to the movie treats, it is a real thrill-a-minute.

But, I digress! This movie was pretty much just entertainment. No real lesson to be learned. No deep plot. BUT, what fun it was to watch these kids be entertained.

They bopped and danced in their seats. They laughed and cheered. Their Grandma and I had more fun watching the kids than the movie.

This was not a Disney movie, but that is what is on my mind, I had a blog to finish, and here it is!

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	Sometimes it's nice just to go see a movie that is that way, just entertainment, no real thinking, just enjoyment. I'm glad you had that kind of day 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-09-2010 at 11:11 PM by GoofEme

	I know what u mean about movies or restaurants they are full of energy until 13 I love watching my friends kids play. Or just ask question about things. time and time again going to the movies with them is a great joy and learning for them. 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-11-2010 at 01:30 AM by TNTWheels

	Sometimes just sitting back and watching young life happen.... is such a blessing.... watching kids see or experience things for the first time can be quite amusing.... 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-14-2010 at 05:51 AM by orionchika

	Thanks for adding that everyone! Great thoughts! A friend was driving to my house this morning, and she had to call for directions because she was having so much fun laughing at a radio program that she missed the exit. I thought...WOW! What a great way to be on a Saturday morning! So entertained that you forgot where you were for a moment! 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-16-2010 at 04:22 PM by Sandra Bostwick

When I'm in the classroom on a Fridays try to get the home work check in, I sometime look up and start watching the kids enter react with each other . I for get what I was doing then when someone need help I stop the work I've been doing until they go to PE I'm like where the time go I could had all that done before that so I could make the kids have all the homework done for the main teacher. Yes It take children to entertain me. lol

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Posted 01-16-2010 at 09:01 PM by TNTWheels TNTWheels is offline

	Children are entertaining, aren't they? I'm enchanted by the things they do, really! I can see where it would be distracting, and I often have trouble sticking to the plan as well! 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-16-2010 at 09:05 PM by Sandra Bostwick

	Sometime they call me over just to have me near them then I have to remind them that they are not the only one in this room and also tell them I appreciate their love to have my near them. 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-17-2010 at 03:12 PM by TNTWheels

	Anyone remember the Bill Cosby show - Kids say the Darndest things.....? It would have me so on the floor at times!!! 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-18-2010 at 06:59 AM by orionchika

	That was a great show. It almost show how to raise children in this style. It showed us how to be good parents and how to be a child. 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-18-2010 at 04:36 PM by TNTWheels

	I remember Bill Cosby. When I was a kid, Fat ALbert was one of the few albums I owned. We played it over and over again. We also played Alvin and the Chipmunks. Who was it who said these blogs sometimes go full circle!? 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-21-2010 at 07:52 PM by Sandra Bostwick

	Hey hey hey, It's Fat Albert, Boy Bill was young then lol I loved the Chipmunks, I like it when they did a Mini Vice stand in. Boy the 70's and 80's were the good times in TV and movies. Also for WDW. 0 Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 0
	Posted 01-21-2010 at 09:37 PM by TNTWheels