Tonight was simply too much too soon.
Grace has been wanting to see "We Got a Zoo" and we finally had a chance to go tonight. We went to Party City first and bought some candy and then we got our tickets and popcorn and we were both excited for the movie. I love when I get one on one time with each of my kiddos.
Anyway, I am fuming because I believe the movie was poorly rated and I wish I would have looked up some reviews on it before we went. I did check the rating and it was PG so I thought that would be okay. There was bad language, including s**t and d**k. Which Grace promptly asked me what d**k means. Granted, there were just three times those words were mentioned but little ears only have to hear these words once and then they know.
Further, at one point in the movie they insinuate that there is no Easter Bunny. Which I am so very sad about. I was really hoping to get one more year of believing with her. She is very smart, so I am sure she could read between the lines. I was waiting for her to say something after the movie about it, but she did not. So I am just left wondering, does she know or not?
After the movie ended, we were walking through the mall, which was pretty much closed up. It was around 9:30. There were not many people around, just a few pre-teen kids hanging out. You could tell they were boyfriend/girlfriend 'couples' hanging out at the mall. They were holding hands, being silly and looked so young and stupid.
My heart just felt so sad, because I started thinking about Grace and how mad I was at the movie (and myself) for exposing her to things too early. I want her to stay 7 and believe in the Easter Bunny forever. And tonight she is still 7, but may not believe anymore. I felt like I became one step closer to her being one of those pre-teen girls at the mall at 9:30 on a Saturday night.
I felt a loss for something that has yet to come.
So when we got home, I held back the tears and I spent extra time, putting her to bed, reading her books and I told her that tomorrow we will play barbies together.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
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She is so old for her age. Sometimes it is hard to believe she is only 7. I just want her to enjoy her childhood.
She is still 7. Her values are good and she still enjoys "kid" things. I am sorry about the Easter Bunny as well. It was sad when Jason no longer believed. It was tough when he got to be 18. You still have plenty of time.
Oh lis, This post brought back a lot of memories! They do grow up so fast..but each age brings wonderful new adventures...you will love them all..well...most of them! oxoxo Mom
Oh Lisa - I know exactly how you feel! David Jeff was 7 when he found out about the tooth fairy, Easter bunny and Santa - all in one day because he connected the dots! But have no fear! Gracie is smart - she will continue to believe in all the fantasy because she knows if she "doesn't believe she won't receive". When she finally admits it to you, she can help make it even more fun for her brothers! Hang in there, Sweetie! ~Joanie
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