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| Bright Eyes (3 yr.) and Sunshine (1 yr.) |
From the day our granddaughters were born, we have been blessed
to be part of their lives in many ways.
It is a thrill to share our joys and interests with them, receiving same
in return.
Now they are in the “tween” age, neither child nor teen,
confusing us all. Hormones or no, they still delight us with this new stage.
A movie, Leap, recently
appeared and we took our girls to spend time in this dark theater with us and
watch a young girl who wished to become a ballerina.
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| DanceInform |
Leap
was
delightful, at least to us and partly to the girls. Images that once made them
happy and laughing held them in silence, even stoic. If we had not sneaked in
two orders of edamame for them, they might have fallen asleep.
When Leap was
over, both girls ripped it apart.
Oh, Grandma…no girl could learn ballet in five days…Look,
see! NO one could have made that move!...See THAT pirouette! Not remotely
possible!...THAT defies laws of physics!...NO one could do that!...She should
have DROPPED like a big heavy stone…I mean REALLY!!..
They were absolutely spot on. Two Irish dancers with many years of
experience and awards could rightly judge.
Just when we were about to sigh heavily, a flutter of
little girls in filmy tutus ran by, raced by giggling, to the screen where
credits rolled and music played. They
swirled around, arms lifted over their heads in light, shadows against screen.
”Daddy! Daddy! We
want to be ballerinas! See us dance!”
A new generation of future dancers brought smiles to
tween faces and sweetness of remembered days to us when they wore little girl
dresses, swirling and squealing.
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| Sunshine (11 yrs.) and Bright Eyes (12.5 yrs.) |
I am so glad that despite ripping apart the movie (justly) they could remember and enjoy baby joy.
ReplyDeleteWe don't let them forget!
DeleteAh yes, tweens. I'm rather shocked to see kiddos I've met at this age later. They change so much.
ReplyDeleteThis is true! There are students I taught at age 9 and then meet them at 20. Wow.
DeleteI did see the reviews of Leap and it seems that your beautiful granddaughters are in sync with the critics. I so enjoy watching this type of movie with my grandchildren, but now they are teenagers, and we have a hard time finding a film that would interest them and not make us feel uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteWhen a film is rated PG 13, the girls research why, and let us know. So far we've done well. Back in the day, it was a different adventure.
DeleteI'm smiling at the thought of little ones rushing up to the screen to twirl and dance. It's a shame your grand daughter couldn't enjoy the film for the fantasy it was.
ReplyDeleteOh, well. Sunshine still loves puppies and would love to be a 5 year old again. She was okay with it, sorta.
Delete"as" not 'for'
ReplyDeleteFor works just fine.
DeleteHi Susan - lovely photos of Bright Eyes and Sunshine ... oh to be in a position to dream and not worry - lovely - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt is a faint memory now for me.
DeleteAt the age when they can rip it apart indeed. Good they remember though as into further life they go.
ReplyDeleteWe hope those memories of sitting on our laps at the movies and eating popcorn stay with them.
DeleteWould you look at those two young ladies....babies no more. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteYes. A big sigh.
Deleteit might not have done anything for them, but it just inspired another generation of little girls.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see if they still swirl in a few years! Sure hope so.
DeleteSmart girls--and lovely as well. Every age provides its own unique rewards. They grow so quickly!
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
We used to babysit them. Now I feel that they are baby-sitting us.
DeleteAh that moment when the kids' movies are no longer appealing. I know it well. I've got one left who still likes them. I'm crossing fingers and toes, the 'littleness' sticks around for a bit, but I see it disappearing every day. :) Your granddaughters are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos of Bright Eyes and Sunshine.
ReplyDeleteThe grand-kids grow so quickly and the time and years fly by ...
All the best Jan
Picked them up from middle school today with a friend. They were in the back seat, laughing and telling about their day.
DeleteWe are in the driver's seat, for now.
Thanks for checking in at my site! So glad you enjoyed this memory.
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