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By Janine

The Three Surprise Lessons Learned from Fuller House

Filed Under: BLOG Tagged With: Fuller House, life lessons, One Word Blog Challenge, TV Nostalgia

All over my social media feeds this past weekend, it was literally no surprise to see so many dishing and sharing that they were binge watching the new rebooted Fuller House, which is the updated version to the 1990s TGIF cult classic that is now available on Netflix.

Yes, I have Netflix and not going to lie was indeed curious about Fuller House, when I had heard all about the resurgence of this once beloved, yet kitschy show.

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I streamed the debut episode early Friday morning before my girls woke up in bed on my laptop with my headset on as I couldn’t resist it on the premiere viewing day as a once long time fan of the original, Full House.  But before it was ending, my younger daughter climbed in bed with me and asked to watch along.

And watch she did.  She begged me to keep watching as she was quite taken with it, but the school day was ahead of her.  So, I promised that we would watch together later that day after school and dance.

See I was a few years older than her and her sister, when the original premiered and yes I totally admit that I watched all eight seasons.

Back then, I never would have imagined myself watching the latest recreation with my girls.

To say, it surprised me now is the understatement of my life.

But still nevertheless, it did indeed surprise me.  Yet, some surprises, such as this one, are at the very least good surprises if nothing else.

So, we happily viewed the first eight episodes this weekend together snuggled up in bed together in the evenings.

Still to come for us are episodes 9 -13, but I am pretty sure we will greedily finish the season in no time at all, because otherwise, “How Rude” would that be to start something we didn’t finish.

And yet “Have Mercy” as more surprises were to come for me in the form of three simple lessons that this revamped cheesy, but totally fun series has had in store for us so far.

What three #surprise lessons did we learn from binge watching #FullerHouse #1Word

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1. Family is King with Hugs Galore –

The Tanners from Full House were always the family notorious for hugging it out and making family affection look cool.  

So, no real surprise here that in this newer series hugging and being a close family unit is front and center throughout.  I mean, “Cut It Out” as even Kimmy Gibbler finally gets a hug from the big man himself, Danny Tanner in the very first episode.  Proving hugs are still the in thing.  

I, myself, have always been a big believer in hugging and letting my family know that they mean the world to me in this fashion.  So, it is truly wonderful to see that even in this day and age that Fuller House is still keeping this affectionate embrace alive for the newer generation’s viewing.

2. We All Need Friends Too / It Takes a Village –

In the original Full House, family in the form of Uncle Jesse came to the rescue and help out single parent, Danny raise his three young girls.  But also, Joey (Danny’s childhood best friend) moved into the home to give further aid, too.

In the latest installment, Kimmy Gibbler, DJ Tanner’s best friend from childhood, as well as DJ’s younger sister both move in to provide support and also help raise her three young boys.  

So, family and friends help when need be in both shows, because it truly does take a village raise a child. 

In real life, I have never tried to be the hero and am thankful for all the help and support, I have received from family and friends with my girls.  See my own girls have witnessed this in our home with both family and friends pitching in to help, too. 

So, could not love it more thatFull House and Fuller House displays this in such a positive light.

3. Laughter Doesn’t hurt/Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously –

I lost count how many times growing up watching TGIF’s Full House, I got a good and much needed laugh from the show’s antics. 

But now, since watching Fuller House with my own girls, I have also witnessed my own girls laughing right along multiple times with me during each of the episodes we viewed so far. 

So nice get some downtime as a family to not only spend quality time together, but also just simply get to laugh in the process. 

By the way most of the jokes and comedy are still at its best in Fuller House, when the characters are not taking themselves too seriously and just being themselves. Which I couldn’t love more as a mom viewing with her kids, because I have tried to stress to my girls that life might have its ups and downs, but always just be yourself no matter what.

And now, “You Got It Dude” with these three sure fire lessons, I have gained so far from binge watching Netflix’s Fuller House with my young girls.  And the best news, as I published this, Netflix announced that they renewed Fuller House for its second season for more family fun viewing to come still.

Have you seen NetFlix’s Fuller House yet?

 

Tell me your thoughts below now…

 

This post was also written for the One Word Blog Linkup that is hosted by Lisa of The Golden Spoons and yours truly, too.

The words for this week are: Eventually or Normal or Surprise; Please feel free to linkup and join us this week.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:31 am

    I know pretty much everyone binge watched this over the weekend. I Haven;t seen it yet, but I am sure I will 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 6:33 am

      I hope you get to see soon and think you are going to enjoy it when you do 😉

  2. Seana Turner says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I haven’t seen it, but I love these three lessons. Sounds like a true, actual family show. One you can watch with your children without fear of something inappropriate popping up. I wish them lots of success!

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:25 am

      Aw, Seana it really is a pretty descent family show for the whole family and honestly so glad they revived the show giving it new life for a whole new generation now 😉

  3. Meredith says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:33 am

    We have watched the whole season! LOVED it and love this post! Have mercy indeed 😉

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:42 am

      I love that you watched the whole season and are almost there ourselves. Have mercy indeed and think will be finishing it up either tonight or tomorrow now 🙂

  4. Amanda || Growing Up Madison says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I haven’t watched it myself as yet but I remember watching Full House and loved it. My oldest daughter still watches it to this day. Those are truly life lessons and I never thought about it that way. I will have to watch with Madison when we get back from vacation. Another hour before we head to the airport. 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 8:12 am

      I am with you and absolutely loved the original, too. So, the newer version was such a fun watch as a fan from way back. Hope you travel safely and get to watch, too when you return now. 😉

  5. Diane Roark says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Janine,

    We do not have NETFlIX so we were all so disappointed they were only going to show it on it. We have cable because Netflix does not offer any sports channels. I do not know anyone who has NetFlix so I have been dying to find out anything about Fuller House. Thank you for sharing.
    We love Full House! I especially Candace Cameron Bure. I watched every episode and now my kids have watched every episode. When they come home on the weekend from college, they still want to watch it. It comes on every night at 9:30pm. Normally, we all watch them together and cannot wait to see Fuller House. So glad to know the corner jokes are still apart of the snow. Candace Cameron Bure stars in many Hallmark movies which I love to watch.

    Thanks so much!
    Diane

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Aw, I wish you lived closer, because I would so love to watch with you, so you could see the new show, but do hope you can somehow see soon, because totally still so similar to the original. Oh and I love Candace Cameron Bure, too having pretty much been the same age as her and growing ups watching her on the original, too.

  6. Bill says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I must live in a cave….never heard of this show, but you have to understand, about the only thing I watch is The Voice. LOL Have a great Hump Day, Janine!

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Aw, you don’t live in a cave, but I admit the original came on, when I was a similar age to the oldest character. So total nostalgia for me. Oh and I have never watched The Voice though, if that makes you feel better. Happy Wednesday once again, Bill!! 🙂

  7. Bev says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:33 am

    I watched the first episode and part of the second. It’s a bit cheesy, but so much fun to watch as I was obsessed with it as a child! Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season unfolds 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 11:36 am

      I know cheese alone, I still couldn’t resist either, Bev 😉

  8. lisacng @ expandng.com says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Gosh, I better get on the train and watch Fuller House. It’s nice to hear a show these days that has wholesome values. A lot of TV is such trash.

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      I agree, Lisa and seriously what a nice and refreshing change from most of what is on TV nowadays 🙂

  9. Dara says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    I’m looking forward to watching. Gabbie wanted to watch Full House the original but surprisingly it was not on netflix!

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Oh wow I would have thought it would be, but I do know it has been on Nick At Nite in recent years still though.

  10. catherine gacad says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    i saw the trailer and it looks great! everyone looks fantastic. they aged really well! i love the message it shares so definitely something i would watch with franco.

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I know everyone did look really well for so many years after and hope you can watch with Franco soon 😉

  11. Jack says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    I knew of the show, but never really watched it. My baby sisters were addicted to it. I was the big brother who liked to pretend not to notice they were watching as I casually stood in front of the TV.

    Now my teenager does the same thing to my daughter, must be genetic. 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Totally sounds genetic and maybe even a guy thing, too as my brother seemed to do that often to me, as well growing up! 🙂

  12. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    March 2, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    I can’t decide if I like Fuller House or not. I have only watched the first 2 episodes, but they were both just a newer version of the old one – the initial one and then the older son runs away kind of like DJ did. Not sure what I expected, but it felt like I was watching my kids’ tween-y shows. (I was also rather shocked by “Stephanie’s” boobs and her wardrobe – like that red dress!!!) I need to watch a couple more and see if I like them better.

    • Janine says

      March 2, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      I know what you mean about Stephanie’s chest and at first it kind of caught me off guard, but still the more I watch it, the more I am brought right back to my younger days and the original. So it might be a bit of nostalgia, but I just can’t help myself.

  13. Tamara says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    I only saw the first one, and fell asleep during the second. Not because it wasn’t interesting, but because I had been traveling and exercising hard!
    I’m so in love with Fuller House so far, the way I was with Full House. It’s so special. They’re so clever and I like the way they can be.. different this time around. You know how I mean!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 6:37 am

      I know exactly what you mean as the twin thing still going strong with this, too 😉

  14. Char @ Truly Epic says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Saw the first one and I’ll be watching the rest for sure but hubby has already stated that it’s not for him. Oh well. 😉

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 6:38 am

      Char, your hubby sounds a lot like mine, too! 😉

  15. Jamie @ Medium Sized Family says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I adored that show as a child, so it’s no surprise that I love the Fuller House version, too. It takes me right back to being a kid again!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Totally the same here, too Jamie 🙂

  16. Jen says

    March 3, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I have yet to watch! Can you believe it? Hopefully I can catch some this weekend… or maybe all of it! I loved the lessons you shared and can’t wait to start watching. It is crazy that we can watch this with our kids now!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Omg, you so need to watch and when you do I truly think you are going to enjoy this one, Jen!! 🙂

  17. Allie says

    March 3, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    I’ve been so busy I haven’t watched it yet!!!! But Audrey blew through all episodes and loved it. Just read it was renewed for season two!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      I saw that yesterday after I published this, too. Seriously, so good and hope you get to watch the first season soon now, Allie 🙂

  18. Kenya G. Johnson says

    March 3, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    The adult DJ grew on me with this past Christmas Hallmark movies. Seems like Cameron was in a few of them. So I’d love to see how she “grew up” on Full House. I can’t say that I’ll binge watch it but you never know with Netflix, it is like Lay’s potato chips.

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Perfect analogy as it is just like Lay’s chips and you can’t just watch one 😉

  19. Dana says

    March 3, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    I just can’t do it, Janine. I watched the first episode and it was just too cheesy. I watched Full House, but my tolerance for the cheesiness just isn’t what it used to be.

    My teens watched on their own, and they felt the same way. I’m glad your girls enjoyed it so you could watch together!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Understandable, but still I just couldn’t help myself and my girls loving it really just sealed it here for us, I guess if nothing else.

  20. Sonya says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    My husband and I are loving Fuller House. We haven’t finished all of the episodes yet, but it’s been so nice to have a piece of TGIF back in our lives. I now want to take a look at Girl Meets World.

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      I love Girl Meets World, too and I truly agree about getting back a piece of TGIF, as well 🙂

  21. Amber says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    My kids and I are loving it. We’re nearly done and think it’s fantastic. I’m so glad it’s been renewed for season 2!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Same here and we just finally finished the first season. So definitely can’t wait now!

  22. Leslie says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Even though the husband chided me quite a bit, I binge watched the heck out of Fuller House. Admittedly, I’m hoping for a second season. Though now I feel like we need more hugging in our family…

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Just more we have in common as my husband also wasn’t a fan of all the binge watching, but still cannot wait for season 2 now, as well and more hugging of course 😉

  23. Ginny Marie says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I haven’t watched it yet, and I must have watched more Full House than I realized because I got all of your references! I think the only reason I watched it was because of John Stamos, to be honest. 😉 I’ll have to watch it with my own girls!

    • Janine says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      I loved John Stamos, too, especially since I watched him on General Hospital with my mom . Hope you and your girls get to watch soon now 😉

  24. Kristi Campbell says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Oh gosh, I kinda wish I hadn’t read this post but no offense Janine! I have heard of Fuller House but FINALLY got through all seasons of The Americans and was a bit glad to not have something else to watch. BUT like I said before, I LOVED Full House and maybe I just have to cave and see Fuller House already. I’m terrible though – one of those 1am people who clicks and says “ONE MORE” like it’s crack or something.

    • Janine says

      March 4, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Kristi, same here with “just one more” at 1am and you definitely need to give Fuller House a try now! 😉

  25. Rosey says

    March 4, 2016 at 5:25 am

    My youngest and I binge watched the whole series in two days, Janine. And it was awesome. 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 4, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Aw, love you watched in 2 days time!! 😉

  26. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    March 4, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    My oldest is 8 and my youngest is 4 1/2 – I wasn’t sure about watching it. My oldest heard discussion about it on our local Christian radio station and asked if we could watch it. My hubby said it was fine but he was NOT going to watch it because he did not enjoy the original. I, on the other hand, have fond memories of the original.

    So a few days ago, the girls and I watched the first episode. We loved it – cheese-ball humour and all. So it will be our weekly date when Daddy’s at KungFu. I’m looking forward to is 🙂

    I love the lessons you shared here.

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely weekend.
    xoxo

    • Janine says

      March 6, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Jennifer, my husband truly didn’t want to watch either, but did as the girls begged him and he said he enjoyed for the fact that he was watching with them. So, there was that. But still mine wouldn’t have watched though if it weren’t for them in a million years either. Hope you had a lovely weekend, too now xoxo 🙂

  27. Courtney says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Full House was such a big part of my life growing up. I wonder if I could get my husband to watch the new ones with me…

    • Janine says

      March 5, 2016 at 7:51 am

      Courtney, I hope you can. My husband watched by default as my girls begged him to watch with us otherwise pretty sure he wouldn’t have.

  28. Cynthia says

    March 5, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I watched this every Friday growing up. Then Family Matters. They need a Family Matters More show, too. Hehe.
    Anyways, I am psyched about this! I get Netflix but don’t stream…I should…haven’t switched over from when we moved and had slow satellite. And well…I should get one of those Amazon Fire Sticks, too so we can watch Amazon Prime on TV, as well.

    Anyways, anyways, anyways…too many “shoulds” here, aren’t there? :0)
    Glad you got to have some quality time with the girls and the next generation gets to enjoy some awesome, wholesome showtime. 🙂

    Take care!

    • Janine says

      March 5, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      Aw, you totally have to stream and seriously am a bit addicted now to streaming myself to be honest. Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far now, Cyndi 😉

  29. Sherly says

    March 6, 2016 at 3:59 am

    I’m a great fan of it.. I just love this ????

    • Janine says

      March 6, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Sherly!!!

  30. Kisma says

    March 6, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I haven’t watched it yet but will be soon! I loved this show and the post you have here has me on the floor!

    Thanks for sharing.

    • Janine says

      March 6, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Thanks Kisma and do hope you get to watch soon, too! 😉

  31. Nellie says

    March 7, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I’m so glad you enjoyed the series just as much as the original! I’ve heard mixed reviews online but I trust your opinion. How nice is it that our kids can enjoy the same shows we do?!

    • Janine says

      March 7, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Aw, thank you Nellie and you know the feeling is mutual as I totally trust your judgement, too my sweet friend 😉

  32. Rea says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Haven’t watched yet. Netflix just recently launched here in the Philippines but the shows and movies are still very limited. ;( I would have gotten a subscription!

    • Janine says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:46 am

      I hope you can watch soon and that the movie/TV selections get more varied near you very soon, too Rea 🙂

  33. Cameron says

    March 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    I LOVED it so much I finished the entire season in 2 days! Oops! 🙂

    • Janine says

      March 11, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Little under a week here, too 😉

  34. Candace says

    March 11, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    I used to LIVE FOR TGIF when I was kid. You kinda made me excited to give this a shot and see if my 3 yo daughter would get sucked in to watching it. Has to be better than Diego and Friends! #ThursdayFavoriteThings

    • Janine says

      March 11, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Aw, glad to give you excitement and anything has to be better than Diego for sure!! 😉

  35. karen says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    aaaah I haven’t been here in a while…sure did miss your blog. I LOVE Fuller House. Brings back all the memories. Yes, it’s sometimes a little corny and sugary, but it’s supposed to be that way. It’s a great show and I can’t wait for more. Even AJ was watching a few episodes, he loves the trouble the kids get into.

    • Janine says

      March 15, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Aw, missed you here and so happy to see you back. Sounds like AJ and my girls would get along perfectly as they loved the trouble the kids were getting into, too 🙂

  36. Nina says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Hi Janine – thanks for sharing this post at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . . . my older girls watched Full House back in the day, and now my younger girls have watched it on Netflix and love the new one, too. So many family-friendly themes! Looking forward to connecting again this week at the hop ;o) Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage

    • Janine says

      March 16, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Aw, so glad you all enjoyed too and can’t wait to link up tonight once again, too now 🙂

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