Last year we watched:
- January: Holes (2003)
- February: Turbo (2013)
- March: Freaky Friday (2003)
- April: Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
- May: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- June: DC’s League of Super Pets (2022)
- July: Matilda the Musical (2022)
- August: Back to the Future (1985)
- September: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
- October: Elemental (2023)
- November: Home Team (2022)
- December: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
There are four members of our family. We split the picks evenly. Everyone got three. We agreed to a couple of rules:
- No grumbling or complaining. We watch the movie that is picked, together.
- No screens other than the television.
Pretty simple. We gained twelve shared experiences.
This year we’ve rolled over the commitment to twelve family nights, but added a choice: rather than a movie, a family member can opt for a game.
The goal is connection, common touchpoints, and good memories.