I allowed my son to eat popcorn, but I wanted him to do it in his high chair. That way, his greasy fingers would be staying put, not potentially running along my sofa.
My son did not want to eat his popcorn in his high chair. He wanted to be free to roam.
And so he found a solution. He would eat his popcorn chair-free and hands-free.

I suppose I should applaud his problem solving skills.
Hubby picked up our hold items from the library, including this item:

Uuuuuumm…
“What’s this?” I asked him.
“Looks like it’s called Predators,” he helpfully tells me.
“I see that, but why did you bring it home?”
“It was on the hold shelf. You must’ve ordered it.”
I had not. It was clearly misfiled. I’m not sure if him thinking I had actually ordered this movie says more about him or more about me.
Do you have a favorite unexpected movie or genre?
[I did see the original Predator, actually, and can quote lines from it even, but that’s the extent of Predator movies for me.]
creative kudos to your son for doing just “as you asked” LOL…
Unexpected genres in movies and books.. Not really.. I typically gravitate towards subjects I can relate to!
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So, you’re saying you can’t relate to being stalked by predators, bossybabe? π
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Haha I guess not exactly then lol I think probably a colourful life of struggle and bumps in the road…
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Less life-threatening–good call. π
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Your son is brilliant, Betsy. So creative. And the movie… my husband enjoyed it – he loves all that gore and violence! I like movies that require some acting skill and a plot.
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Acting skills and a plot?! You are quite the demanding one, Peach! π π
Sometimes smart kids are more tax than benefit. Later on I’ll be grateful.
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Haha, your son is so cute and creativeπ We donβt really receive unexpected movies. Recently we watched some good movies.
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Good movies are nice. This one was returned unwatched. π
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Joseph knows how to get what he wants AND keep Momma happy. Win/Win.
Husband probably wondered why you chose that movie but thought better than to question it….maybe??? Yes. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt. π
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I do believe your assessment of both situations is spot on, CM. π
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I do my best. π
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I imagine that’s not very difficult for you.
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You are really too kind to me! π
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Nonsense. π
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You are my favorite π
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Well, duh! π π π β€
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I really need to find out how to make a kissy face on my computer. Because, as you may recall, what I THOUGHT was a kissy face ended up being quite the opposite, so just imagine the kissy face!!!
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π I have a mac. I hit control/command/space bar at the same time and it pulls up all of the emojis. Let me know if that helps. And from now on I will always see the angry face as the kissy face π
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Dang. That short cut didn’t work for me, a non-mac user. You know how that makes me feel? π‘
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π I have a feeling that does not represent a kissy face!
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In this instance, and probably only this instance ever again, it does not. π
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Pretty funny–both. Predator seems to have some good names in it but I still wouldn’t order it. Why did you order it????
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I didn’t order it. Now I wonder if someone else wound up with my movie…. something like the new Little Women maybe. Some poor man is watching it thinking, “Man, when are the aliens going to show up?”
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Sure you didn’t… Unh hunh…
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Ha!
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The little one would be fun eating popcorn in the theatre. Movie genres? Is John Wayne a genre?
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Is John Wayne YOUR favorite genre, Flojo?
And yes, whole head in a popcorn tub would be funny, but then his hair would be greasy and he wouldn’t be able to see the movie–especially if his head got stuck. Then again, it would be buttered, so it would probably come out easily.
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Oh my gosh, you are hilarious and delightful!
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We try to keep each other entertained around here, Wynneleon. π And thanks!
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Your son is ingenious. I collect movies and I have Predator (1987) . But this one is not in my collection.
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My big brother educated me in many Arnold Schwarzenegger movies in my youth. I’m also fairly adept at quoting Commando. Talk about useless skills. π
I’m afraid I’m unable to offer a recommendation on Predators, as it promptly went back to the library. π
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Suspense Such as the new profile movie that is out.
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Hmm. Never heard of it. Sounds intriguing.
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The Turner Movie channel had a Disney night a few years ago and one of the films was In Search of the Castaways, and I absolutely loved it. It’s closest cousin would be a film like, Raiders of the Lost Ark, which it beat by nineteen years.
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(That’s my answer to your question, “unexpected movie …”)
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Got it!
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That sounds cool! Neat that it’s so memorable for you.
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Ok, this is embarrassing, but I have actually eaten a few pieces of popcorn by that method. Not a whole bowl, mind you, but did a lizard tongue approach just to see if I could. Popcorn sticks incredibly well to the tongue.
No judgement on your movie choice. Lol! Iβm probably the only person my age that watches a few MTV shows.
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I’ve eaten popcorn that way, too. It is rather handy. And I can see I’m having a hard time convincing a few people I did NOT order that movie!!! It was an accident, people. Honest!
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I applaud your son for his efficiency. I’m planning on having popcorn tonight. This gives me incentive to dive in face first, consequences be damned!
The fourth Predator kinda looks like Lionel Richie. After he’s been out partying All Night Long (all night).
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I will need pictorial evidence of the popcorn eating.
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Haha – you know, library misfiles definitely happen! Also – I’m pretty sure we have that same coffee table! Your son has a creative mind π
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Coffee table twinsies! π
It was definitely an amusing misfile. For all the thousands of things I’ve ordered from the library, I’m surprised it’s only happened once. Thanks for stopping by, BCM! π
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Betsy, our kids did the popcorn thing a few times. By the way, who knew that Cheerios would be the greatest toddler food when I was growing up. One at a time off the tray or a restaurant napkin.
As for “Predator,” I will leave that one with you. As for movies that surprised me, any movie with a parent/ child or sibling reconciliation theme will cause tears. “Field of Dreams” is a great example. The one that surprised me most is “A League of their Own.” Keith
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I remember really liking A League of their Own. I know I saw Field of Dreams, but it didn’t leave an impression on me. No idea whether or not this Predator movie was any good, as it promptly went back to the library.
Cheerios are amazing. Non-messy and kids love them. Brilliant!
Thanks for reading, Keith! π
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Betsy, the part that gets me is when he asks his deceased father’s ghost if he wants to play catch. Keith
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Awwhh. That does sound emotional. I was too young, I suppose. I barely remember the movie.
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Great solution to the pop corn problem. I’m going to try that myself tonight. My wife will love it.
and one of my favorite films is, “My Dinner with Andre” from 1981. I think there might be six people left alive that remember that one. It’s a film about two guys having dinner and talking about stuff.
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My sister and I tried to watch that with my Mom when I was maybe in high school. We kept fast forwarding, waiting for something to happen. But, of course, as you know, nothing did, other than talking. Oh well. I guess we missed out on that bit of culture.
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Oh, Betsy, your children are very adorable. And smart with a sense of humour. I wonder who they remind me of?β€οΈ The whole Predator thingβ¦β¦karma? Kismet? Something to mull on. Thank you for my smile.π
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Thank you, Erica. The Predator thing was great for a laugh (and some confusion first). π
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Interesting! During quarantine/lockdown I did learn a new thing about my husband’s movie preferences. He said he loved a good rom-com, and I had no idea! π
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Wow! I’ll bet you had no idea because it took this many years for him to admit it. That’s usually a thing men choose to keep to themselves! π More power to him!
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I’m not much for movies. When I watch one I like a plot and well-developed characters and some good scenery. Although I do seem to see a few comic book movies because my husband has them on and I look at them. They all seem the same to me. Apparently there are some different characters in them with different plots, but you could fool me.
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How could you ever get mad at your kids. They are not only brilliant but entertaining! Lol
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Indeed, I was far more entertained than upset. π
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Oh my goodness! He is a clever cutie (again, he proves that kiddies are such creative problem solvers!)
The only genre I avoid is Horror. Too active an imagination leads to sleepless nights. Ah, also thrillers which are too too exciting, like Silence of the Lambs β¦ again, overactive imagination
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Not a fan of horror movies, either, Ju-Lyn. I still remember having a hard time sleeping after The Exorcist. π¦
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See, overactive imaginations!
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Truly!
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Talk about a clever kid! He must have gotten that from you (and his cuteness from Paul — wait, no, cuteness from you, too π :D)
Fave movie genre? Mine has changed over the years, I think. Never watched a movie often enough to quote lines, unless you count the oft-quoted lines from the Star Wars franchise (“get this walking carpet out of my way” or my fave, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this”). These days, I’m game for the transformer movies or marvel, but How to Train Your Dragon and the first 2 shrek movies are like comfort food π
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I remember being super impressed by How to Train Your Dragon. It was really well done. That one got me far more than the Elsa movies and whatever else. Okay, The Incredibles was good too, come to think of it, and if we go way back, The Emperor’s New Groove.
“Who’s scruffy looking?” π
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LOL! Love that one, too!
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Laugh it up, fuzzball! π π π
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LOL! I frequently say to Paul, slowly, emphatically: “I know.”
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