My husband and I finally got around to watching this movie last night. I had wanted to see it for a while, but wasn't quite prepared for how it made me feel. It was such a wonderful film. But I was sad -- almost depressed after I watched it. The characters in the film are so real -- and the scruples it addresses -- wow! It really makes you think. It makes you want to hold your children very tightly and never let them out of your sight.The book The Kite Runner had a similar effect on me. I LOVED the book. It is so well written and just a powerful story. But I was very emotionally "drained" after I read it.
I think there is so much "fluff" and nonsense surrounding us most of the time. Just flipping through the TV channels at any given time will prove it. Of course we all need a little fluff and nonsense sometimes to give our brains a rest. But I for one find it incredibly sad how MUCH stuff is out there that in my opinion is just a complete waste of time. We all have our own ideas of what is a waste of time though I guess. But I much prefer when I watch or read something that really makes me think.
Moving on...
My little guy and I are enjoying lots of time for just the two of us these days. We do miss the other kids while they are at school, but we've managed to have some fun. We've been out to lunch and to the park. We're reading more. We've jumped and played at a bounce house a couple of times (and Mommy pulled some muscles and was reminded of how out of shape she is -- LOL) . We dance, we act silly. And each and every day, I am forced to play the game of Life.
No, that is not some deep metaphor for anything -- I literally have to play SpongeBob Life every single day. If I don't, Nick will keep asking for it over and over and over again until we finally play.
Some days I feel like Squidward (picture #3 -- see what a grump he is?) because truthfully I'm a little sick of this game.
What I am NOT sick of is the pure and complete joy and happiness that it brings my little guy to play this game together. He loves it.
I haven't given a random act of kindness prompt in a while. How about one as I leave you today?? I've given this one before -- but it's one of my favorites. In the next couple of days, surprise someone important to you with a note. Put it in their lunchbox, in their car -- anywhere. Just a short little note to let them know you love them -- that you're proud of them -- that you're thinking of them. A simple little gesture that might just make their day!
Happy Wednesday -- chat with you soon!
6 comments:
Oooh, Oooh, love leaving those little RAK notes :0)
Anyway, I have to tell you I hadn't heard of that movie. I don't know if I can handle sadness or depression right now though. I agree there is A LOT of fluff and ridiculous stuff out there right now!
So glad you are enjoying some one on one time with Nick. It's so important, but so hard sometimes when you have more than one child.
And I totally get the grumpy Squidward feeling (lol) I feel like that to many days lately :0p
I LOVED that movie too. Twist and turns in every direction, and then at the end, you don't know what the "right" thing to do is.
I also liked Things We Lost in the Fire. If you get chance, rent it from me. Great flick.
Oh, the game of Life. I love it. Who doesn't.
Have a great weekend and thanks for Taylors pot holder.
The game of Life is fun, but I can't say I'd look forward to playing it every day, either. I'll have to check out Gone Baby Gone - I remember thinking that it looked like a good movie.
I don't watch emotionally draining movies anymore. I can't handle it, really.
Again Rita, you deserve the best mom award. LG and I avoid the game of LIFE at all costs...it is SOOOOO long.
Sorry to bother you, at this momemt. I am sure you are playing SB Life game. hee hee I had to say that.
Now I am curious, if in regular life, you fill your car with kiddies, does this game have a car and if so what does it fill with?
We loved that movie. I ran around for days after asking everyone I knew if they'd seen it and what they would have done. It's based on a book that's the first in a series with the same characters(the PIs..although they weren't 'a couple' in the books). I believe in a future book the little girl is revisited now a teen and her life didn't turn out so good.
Further food for thought on it.
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