We're at the same point as you are. The chapter's called "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit" (yum.) Tonight, I think we'll get to Faramir. My wife and kids are loving it. They've seen the cartoon movies, but there's still plenty of surprises for them - like Faramir, who isn't in those.
How old are your kids? My boys are almost 10, almost 7, and 3. Needless to say, the 3 year old and usually the 7 year old are asleep by the time I finish. But the eldest is entranced. The new night time ritual is a chapter of Psalms, a chapter of Gospels, and then a chapter (or less if its long) of Lord of the Rings. Its been great, especially since it broke me of my post-9/11 cable news obsession.
Before PJ’s version came out, the cartoon version is all my family had seen. The kids would run around the house singing “Frodo of the nine fingers and the Ring of Doooom!” It was pretty funny, especially since my wife couldn’t stand that song. ;^)
How old are your kids? My boys are almost 10, almost 7, and 3.
Uncanny, I have an 11 year old daughter and two sons 7 and 5. Needless to say when I read the chapter only my daughter is really listening, unless it is a part with Legolas, he is Joshua, the seven year old’s, favorite.
I brought my daughter to see the movie twice and Joshua to see it once. There were a few parts where I closed his eyes, like the birthing of the Uruk-Hai. Generally he did okay. He asked to go home once, but I raised the arm that was in between our seats and he snuggled against me and hid his face when he wanted to. He really did enjoy the movie, he didn’t even have to go to the bathroom during the show. So far, 5 or 6 weeks later still no nightmares, so I think he handled it quite well. Jacob, my 5 year old, will not get to see it until it comes out on video and we can fast forward, or send him from the room, when we need to.
Needless to say, the 3 year old and usually the 7 year old are asleep by the time I finish. But the eldest is entranced. The new night time ritual is a chapter of Psalms, a chapter of Gospels, and then a chapter (or less if its long) of Lord of the Rings. Its been great, especially since it broke me of my post-9/11 cable news obsession.
Sounds like you have a great family. From what I know of you here at FR you are providing a good example for them to follow.
-ksen