Earlier this week my son threw our favorite frisbee on the roof. It connects everyone who is playing and has provided endless amounts of fun. Since we bought it we have spent more time outside together laughing and cheering one another on. You can't help get loose and silly, but for the time being the frisbee would have to chill on the roof.
Friday night we kicked the weekend off by taking the boys to see Incredibles II. Wow!! We enjoyed every minute watching the brave Superhero family that takes action together to do the right thing. Of course Edna was a star. Her scene as the superhero Auntie to baby Jack Jack resonated with me. Going to the movies with our families is a pastime for me and hubs. Movie time was bonding time. It was an event to go to the movies. Since we were kids technology has swallowed our attention and now you can watch anything, anywhere, anytime.
Screenslaver, the movies villain, was a direct reference to our addiction to the screen. Whatever your poison, the screen rules most of our lives. Should our desire to be connected to everything outweigh the need to be connected to people? Eye to eye conversations with tangible handshakes and gestures. Expression is enrichment when it comes from more than just text and video.
Our time at the movies with the kids was special. When the little ones were born we called them our superheroes. They were tiny but mighty. I pray that we are instilling core values of doing the right thing and trusting yourself. I think its super that we as parents are in this together. I'm so proud of the hubs and myself for being brave enough to raise kids and be a family first.
Today, on Father's Day, our Mr. Incredible Action Dad climbed up the tree to get on the roof to get the frisbee. The boys and I watched from the ground and then once hubs got down safely we had to talk about not climbing on the roof (for now). Everyday small acts of kindness are the real superpowers we all possess. Luckily, my family gives me extra superpowers to go for my dreams. Thanks Mr. Incredible for being vulnerable and strong for me. We love you.