Last night, driving home after work, I guess I was slipping into a little melancholy. I was thinking about all the ways our children leave us. Some leave because it's time, and some leave before it's time. But most of them do leave.
I've been reading and re-reading posts on the blogs linked above all week. And I wonder why I, a person who eschews watching any sad movie or reading any sad book, seems to want to torment myself with these stories?
So I was pondering these things and maybe getting a little long-in-the-face, when I heard a little voice from the backseat:
"...his son, Chico..."
"...his son, Fabio..."
"...love a duck!"
"LOVE A DUCK!"
My sons were throwing out all my favorite funny lines from Finding Nemo. Were they trying to cheer me up? To tell me to appreciate what I have in my own back seat? I think so. It worked.
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Kids could sense our feelings sometimes before we can. They're amazing.
I know I draw links where there may no be any sometimes, but like xia I often think that they're far more 'in tune' than I give them credit for.
Best wishes
I agree w/Xia...they may not have *known* you were down but I'll bet they sensed it.
It's hard to be happy mommy all the time. I know my kids pick up on my mood all the time. Reading about those same two kids you mention, has me a little down this week too.
Just go enjoy your reunion already, will ya?!
Very insightful little guys. Who's day wouldn't be brightened with "LOVE A DUCK"!
Of course they were trying to cheer you up. Good guys.
I'm glad it worked. :)
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