A tired mother’s best friend.
Picture the scene: the EC family have had one children’s party too many this month. With birthdays and Halloween, our two girls are in an excess sugar and tiredness induced meltdown. At home, Mr EC and I are each thinking up ways we can escape the tantrums, quarrels and demands for attention. Who will come to our rescue?
Hooray for My Little Pony!
I’ve previously written about my three year old’s love for her last My Little Pony – Welcome to Ponyville DVD. She really enjoyed watching our last DVD and has been asking me for more “My Little Pony programmes” since watching the last one over and over.
I used to love My Little Pony as a child. I spent hours combing and adorning their hair, dressing them up and engaging in make believe hair. Now I love them for a different reason.
My Little Pony DVDs let me have a sit down!
Call of the Cutie rescued us from tearing our hair out this weekend. While three year old – and this time one year old – watched it, I sat nearby reading an actual newspaper and drinking a rather refreshing brew.
Of course I therefore don’t have a clue of the storyline myself. Here’s what the promo says:
“Within the cheerful Ponyville classroom, teacher Cherrilee tells her pony pupils about cutie marks, and how they are created. To discover their cutie mark, the special symbol which appears on a pony’s flank once they’ve discovered their purpose in life, each pony must discover their unique talent.
Meet Cutie Crusaders Apple Bloom, Sweetie belle, and Scootaloo, who want to discover their talent and decide to found a secret society- “The Cutie Mark Crusaders”.
Join Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, as they aid the young fillies through their voyage of self-discovery. Working together, their quest takes them on a fun-filled journey, learning valuable lessons about friendship along the way.”
As ever, I asked three year old why she enjoys My Little Pony so much (she now has two Ponies which she received for her birthday):
“I like it because they’re ponies and they’re little”.
Straightforward as ever!
I think My Little Ponies and accompanying DVDs are great vehicles for imaginary play which is so important at this age. Check them out as potential gifts for Christmas or stocking fillers.
My Little Pony: Call Of The Cutie [DVD]
I received a copy of My Little Pony: Call of the Cutie free of charge but was under no obligation to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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