M. and I went out on a "date night" this past Friday night, we haven't been out alone for a few months, so it was great to go out just the two of us. What made it even better was that we got to see the movie Juno. If you haven't seen it, go and see it right now, it's fabulous!. Amazing acting, witty, intelligent and searingly honest writing. It has a kick-ass cast, Alison Janney (I've loved her since I first watched her on The West Wing and she did an amazing job in American Beauty, her performance as a submissive and passive wife who is psychologically damaged by a controlling and sadistic husband), J.K. Simmons (he used to play a shrink on Law & Order) and the young actress in the lead role, Ellen Page (woohoo, she's Canadian and an extremely talented and brilliant actress).
On a completely different subject, BoyChild is heading to Florida tomorrow. M.'s parents are amazing and generous people. When the grandchildren each reach the age of 6 or 7, M's parents take them to Disney World for a week. GirlChild and her cousin went a few years ago, now it's BoyChild and his younger cousin's turn. Needless to say, he has been counting down the days for the past few months. I am so excited for him, I know he will have a fabulous time. But, he is my baby and I'm also a little worried. With GirlChild, even though she is my first child, I didn't have any concerns about her being away from us for a whole week. She is a very independent child and she had absolutely no bouts of homesickness. BoyChild is different. He usually does not like changes to his routine. I was trying to prepare him a few weeks ago and we were talking about the trip:
Me: You know you'll be going to Disney in a few weeks and you will have so much fun. But you know Mommy and Daddy won't be there and you may miss us a little bit, but that's okay because you'll be having so much fun and going on so many rides it will be great.
BoyChild: (looking up at me with his big brown eyes) But I miss you already.
(I'm trying not to cry, so I blink back my tears.)
Me: You will have Grandmer and Grandfather there with you and they are so much fun and you'll be doing so many new and great things you won't miss us for very long. Remember, we're sending our pictures with you, so you can look at them if you miss us. And don't forget your grandparents have a cell phone and you can call us whenever you want.
BoyChild: okay, but I'll still miss you.
I know he will have a wonderful time and I really, really pray that my concerns are groundless and even if he does get homesick it will be shortlived and not too traumatic for him and his grandparents.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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What wonderful grandparents! Can I come too??? ;-)
Hi Angela! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
It will all be fine, the Disneyland thing. Fine. And you are LUCKY to have such great parents/grandparents! Go! See another movie! Luxuriate in all of that kid-free time!
Wow, that is so generous of your ILs! And one less trip to Disney for you because let's face it, aren't we supposed to take our kids at least once in their lives? :)
My in-laws have carried on this tradition of Disney trips, which was first begun by my husband's maternal grandparents. They were the "cool" grandparents who took all the grandchildren to fun places. My in-laws are not wealthy and they have to save for these trips so we all appreciate how much of a commitment it is for them to do this for their grandchildren, they are amazing and wonderful people, and we are so lucky to have them.
Your inlaws are so nice to do that. I'm sure BoyChild will have a great time!
Aw, sweet... I would so not be ready for my kid to go away with someone else, but then she's not even 4 yet, so there's time. How wonderfu of the in-laws to take that on, too. It's got to be pretty overwhelming a place.
And I totally want to see Juno, but Misterpie is not interested so I guess it will wait... unless I decide to cut out on a day off and see it alone!
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