...The other day, when it was rainy outside, I let the boys watch The Iron Giant. They have watched this movie before but it had been awhile. I was doing other things and when it was over, Rhett came into the room where I was and his little face was all scrunched up and he had tears running down his cheeks.
Immediately, I knew what was wrong. I had also watched this movie before. I had seen the sad ending. I had cried many tears.
me: The movie was sad, wasn't it?
R (bursting into many more tears): Yes!
me: But you know it will be okay, right? I mean, at the very end it has signs of a happy ending.
R: I know. But, it...is....just so sad!
me (now crying): I know.
This was the first time Rhett has ever cried over a movie. And he has seen some sad movies (The Fox and the Hound, Bridge to Teribithia, to name two). But I think this time, he just got it. He got the why it would be sad. Wow. My kid is growing up.
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I know it is be inspired Friday, so I want to take a moment and share something great about my sister, Jana. She is graduating graduate school tomorrow! She is a superhero, for sure. A single mom with 2 kids, a full-time job and after-school activities with the kids and then she studies and takes classes for a master's degree. Congratulations, Jana! You are amazing and we are so proud of you!!
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And, finally, to all the moms out there--Happy Mother's Day! (Especially to our moms!)
3 comments:
Oh geez, just thinking about the ending of Iron Giant makes me tear up.
Happy Mother's Day to you too!
Congratulations Jana!!! No part of your responsibilities is easy, and you've done well!
And Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers as well! :)
Holly
Great post!! Some kids are more sensitive than others--my middle daughter FEELS everything! (It's been forever since I've seen iron Giant and I forgot how good it was!)
Happy Mother's Day to you too (a day late!).
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