Matt is on a campout with the Scouts (at a cabin, with a playstation, and all the comforts of home). I mused about getting a babysitter and going to a movie. I wanted to see Valentines Day. But then the thought of going to a movie, on a Friday night, on Valentines weekend, to SEE Valentines Day, all byself...made me think twice. I didn't want people to think they had to feel sorry for me. So I didn't go for the sake of everyone else. Ha Ha.So I decided to still get a babysitter, but just for Peyton. And Kooy and I went on a date. We saw Princess and the Frog then went to McD's for dinner and ice cream. He's growing up and I love talking to him and learning how his little mind works.
Anyway, that's it. That's all I have to write tonight. I'm watching Beaches. I've watched this movie a hundred times...but not lately. But I still know all the lines. I remember seeing it with my Mom in the theater, and trying really REALLY hard not to cry. I don't cry anymore but I still think it's pretty sad. But the whole movie is pretty sweet.
Good night.
Post Edit: Okay...so I did cry. But because I watched it from a different perspective. I'm a mom now, and when she goes on about missing her little girl grow up and not being there for her, that's when it got me. I think I cried for the little girl when I used to cry over the movie. I love my boys and I KNOW they love me. And need me for cuddles and hugs and playing and teaching and nourishing and unconditional love. I'm trying to think of something really eloquent and thoughtful to write but I just can't put my thoughts into words right now. I love being a mom and when I hear Kooy say, "Mom, I love you" just as the movie is starting, because he's so happy and excited. Nothing else matters at that moment...those are the moments I want to remember forever.
7 comments:
So sweet. The best thing ever is to realize how lucky we are while we are in the moment and we can realize how precious every moment is before it is gone. Love you Lisa! And I love your sweet little family too!
oh Beaches! I know every line and every song. I think we've watched it together 100 times. I always cried for the loss of the friend. I remember coming out of Starship Theater clinging to Mom's leg just bawling. We must have been pretty young and it was rated R too, wasn't it?
I love Beaches!!! What a special time for you and Kooy to go out.
Touch camp out trip for Matt and the boys...sheesh!
Ok. What kind of INSENSITIVE IDIOT planned a scouts campout on Valentine's weekend???? Men. Sometimes they are just so dumb. Because I KNOW it was a man. A woman would NEVER do that.
Anyway, at least you still had a hot date! Your boys are so darn handsome! Even though Peyton kept hitting Afton--I'm sure it's cause he has a crush on her and doesn't want to admit it...
Hey! I need those pictures! Email them to me!!!
I hope the Hubs made it up to you and you get a chance to see that movie afterall!
Even so, Kooy is a pretty adorable date and having one-on-one time with kids is so important. It's great to see you establishing that with your kids.
Ummmm...don't know where you guys got the idea that I was mad about him being gone. It's not like it was ON Valentines Day. He was gone Friday night, we went out Saturday night, and then Sunday was Valentines Day. Didn't think it was insensitive or idiotic. Besides, when you're the Scoutmaster's wife you can't really be upset about a campout here and there. If you do you'd be mad one weekend a month and it's just not worth it. So I was trying to do something fun for me instead of wallowing and getting upset. :)
Loved your post. What a great idea. Why didn't I ever think of that? Tell Leslie it is not an R movie. I would never have taken her to an R rated movie. I don't think that I have ever been to one. I've seen them on TV after being edited for television, though. Love you, skw
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