Thumbs Down: Cartoon Character Clothing

Here's a little peek into my psyche for you....I don't usually buy cartoon character clothing for the kids.  This practice began shortly after Patty was born.  It didn't take long to realize those clothes are usually more expensive than a regular shirt and I guess I just stopped looking at them as an option.  Fast forward almost seven years to a little boy who has become very insistent about what clothes he will and won't wear. 

Nothing orange or yellow or green.  Absolutely no short pants (his name for shorts).    Do you know how hard it is to find non-jean pants in the summer?!  And guess what his absolute favorite t-shirt choice is....Iron Man.  And no he will not wear that really cute Captain America shirt I picked out for him.  This has become a little bit of a shopping for clothes problem.  I was lucky enough to find stretchy material pants at the PX so he can have more than two pair of pants to choose from.  But, there are only so many Iron Man shirts to be found!  So far, he has a red one (his favorite) and a blue one.  I've started ordering back-to-school wear and it just nearly killed me to order that other red Iron Man shirt from Children's Place when it cost twice as much as the regular graphic tees!

We took the kids to watch Iron Man 3 on Saturday as a "your face is healing well" reward.  All of the glue finally flaked off JT's scar and we decided it was indeed time to celebrate.  He'd been through a lot with the freak accident and then the colitis, so I really felt like he had earned a day out.

The kids were really good considering you have to sit for two hours.  I like all things Robert Downey Jr, so the movie didn't disappoint.  Patty was pretty squirmy, obviously she's not a big fan of RDJr, and she eventually fell asleep in my lap...which nearly put my arm to sleep!  And, of course, JT liked all the action packed moments.  It was a fun family experience that I don't plan on repeating anytime soon!

Only somewhat unrelated....who do you think is the better Sherlock Holmes, Robert Downey Jr or Johnny Lee Miller?  The movies have been great, love Jude Law as Watson, but I really think I enjoy the weekly TV show more.  My vote goes to Johnny Lee Miller.

Want to Watch: Warm Bodies

Here's  a couple fun facts about me.

I love Zombie movies.  And Zombie movies give me nightmares so I rarely watch them!

If the name is any indication, I think Warm Bodies is going to be funny-scary, so maybe I can watch without nightmares.

Bonus, the movie is based on a book.  I'm a big fan of movies based on books, don't you know?  This ones already on my Amazon wish list.

I'll probably skip the theatrical release of this one, but I will most definitely be looking forward to it's DVD release sometime later this year!

On the Record: Face Tattoos

Face tattoos are just not a good idea. Get a tramp stamp instead. When you're old and forgetful, you won't even remember you have it. Out of sight, out of mind!

We are X Factor Fans

Ok, so I only started watching the X Factor this season because Britney Spears is a judge.  I just couldn't help myself, I just had to see what she would do week after week. 

Is Channing Tatum Sexiest Man Alive?

I won't disagree that Channing Tatum is easy on the eyes,
but is he really the sexiest man alive?