Over the summer the Grandkids enjoyed giving away junk from our shed to what they called their 'customers'.
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I recently read that Grandparenting is not about reliving our youth, but I reckon some of it is.
There's a huge joy to be found in showing grandkids stuff we used to do and watch from our younger days. Oftentimes, they'll like it too.
My Grandson, MoonBase Junior, loves Superman. I'm unsure when he first came across Supe but being on his way to 9 he's grown up with him, so it's a real pleasure to watch some Superman together.
Yesterday we chose Superman The Movie, the first of the Christopher Reeves films.
From 1978, a year after Star Wars, Chris's man of steel is just superb. I was 17 when it first aired and loved it from the get-go, true late Seventies bubblegum to chew and chew.
The movie is interesting to follow, great to look at - Supe flies! - and its not that violent, which means Junior gets to see it.
There's lots for modern kids to enjoy too. Lois Lane charging round, Clark's bumbling, Supe changing in a revolving door, Jimmy Olsen getting snapped at by the editor and of course Lex Luthor, the 'greatest criminal mind of the century'.
Gene Hackman does a fab job bringing out the humour in big-headed Lex, as does his beautiful assistant and gormless goon. Junior loves how he's always accompanied by a daft deep tuba sound!
Which brings us neatly to the music. John Williams's score is simply fantastic, a masterpiece, the highlight being of course the famous duh derder, which compels just about any kid (and grown-ups!) to outstretch their arm Superman style! And yep, Junior and me did it together many times during the film. Priceless.
Who says Grandparenting isn't about reliving your youth!
Now's where's my cape!
Is this a film you like readers? Any grandparents seen it?
*Play on a line from PFM's Chocolate Kings.
