We have hit that stage where the kids have identified their favorite cartoon characters. It has made me realize how effective marketing and brand are for some companies like Disney and Mattel, because once it takes hold, that’s it.

I grew up as a kid in the 80s. That era featured quality cartoons (I’ll spare you the list because it’s so long) and even Saturday cartoons were timely. Now, we live in generation that is less attached to traditional television and more married to internet streaming. We “cut the chord” back in 2015.

I’m tickled pink that some of these characters are so important to the kids. The list of their favorites include:

Michaela

• My Little Pony
• Mickey Mouse
• Barbie
• Moana
• Rapunzel
• Tarzan
• Smurfette
• Ariel from the Little Mermaid
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• The Chipettes (she knows them all by name and outfit color)
• Olaf, Elsa and Anna (Frozen)
• Princess Sofia

Emma

• Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
• Mickey Mouse
• Anastasia
• Boss Baby

Christopher

• Lightning McQueen (Cars)
• Tarzan
• Mickey Mouse
• Boss Baby

No clue why Michaela had such a large list of preferences. It might have something to do with her usually being the first up each morning and insisting on watching her favorites first…you know, first born preferences.

Interesting – Michaela is explaining to me this morning that it was Christopher that threw the shopping cart last night and broke the wing, not her. Maybe she was just ducking after all. Whoops 😳

Gotta start saving for a Disneyland trip. You can imagine how expensive that will be with three Disney fans 😳😲

M.