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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Saturday Movie Night: UP

Saturday nights are movie nights for the family. We bring food and drinks to the master's bedroom and watch a movie together. The kids look forward to movie nights because, normally, they aren't allowed to bring food and drinks inside the room. Neither are they allowed to stay up late at night.

At first, I wasn't so keen about the idea of watching UP last Saturday. I can't remember a kiddie/cartoon movie I liked after "The Incredibles." I was expecting to watch a vampire or zombie movie. Hehehe... But anyway, the boys requested for UP, so Hubby and I agreed. I wasn't paying so much attention at first because I didn't expect to enjoy the movie that much.
But guess what... after "Life is Beautiful," Hubby and I finally found our next favorite movie... and yes, it's UP.

I was so blown away by the movie. I liked Carl and Ellie's love story...no, I was so moved by their love story. I didn't expect that the movie can tackle some sensitive issues... like not being able to have a child, or losing the one you love, or things not turning out as planned.

It was a good time to talk to the kids that you don't have to be in a hurry when it comes to love. When you're meant for each other, you'll end up together. We were also able to talk to them about the reality that, like Carl and Ellie, not all couples can have kids but the love and relationship should not end there. They also took note of how Carl and Ellie had to save for a vacation and how they had to postpone the plan because something always came up... like a house or a car repair. But they remained positive. They remained happy. They lived simply but were happy because they have each other.

I realized a part of Ellie lives in me... I found my adventure when I became a wife and a mom and I couldn't be happier.