So quick confession: my husband and I used to go to every kids movie that came out even before we had children. I have a lot of friends who didn’t really see kids movies in the time between their own childhood and parenthood, but I’ve aleays had a special place in my heart for animated films. Like many people, I’ve always had a very special place in my heart for Disney films in particular. 

Lilo and Stitch is one of my all time favorites. After all, you can’t beat the soundtrack (♥ ELVIS♥) or the gorgeous setting (♥Hawaii♥). But I will always have a special place in my heart for Stitch. Despite the fact that he was created to be a monster, he was able to fight his nature thanks to the love he recieves from Lilo. The whole movie really plays up the theme that no one is a lost cause and often all you need is love to turn it all around.  I’ll admit that I can identify with Stitch. I definitely had some very dark and destructive periods in my past. But I was able to turn it all around, thanks to the people who lived and believed in me.  And honestly, Stitch is ridiculously adorable and they always picture him making the cutest faces. Everytime I caught sight of myself in the mirror, I couldn’t help but smile.