we watched man on fire all together camped out, with esmé playing more furiously when scenes turned too red for her liking.
it's one of my favorite movies. when the girlies ask me why, i tell them that it's love. in its most basic, beautiful form, it's love.
would i kill for you? die for you? trade my life to save yours? yes to all. in a half-heartbeat.
before mémé fell asleep, she told me she thinks she can feel herself growing up, listing all the things she knows now. how to make friends anywhere, how to read a few words that she couldn't read before, how to make art that makes her dad's eyes water, how to change the kitchen garbage bag, and the meaning of love.
what's the meaning of love? i asked her.
when you cross the bridge for someone, even when there's something awful waiting for you.
yes. that's a start.
here and here.
8 comments:
Oh, Esme! You are so clever. That is definitely true. That's exactly the meaning of love. Also, I love Man on Fire... Truly and deeply.
lovely... Esme has a gift.
Oh I love that movie and only you could describe it in that way. What an amazing little gem you are raising! How lovely to hear her mind work in such fascinating ways.
whoopsi... looks like I need to add another movie to my must watch list. I miss esme.
Hello my dear friend from our days long ago in Oman!! Hope you are well! Missing you and your beautiful girls. Hugs!!!
ana! yeah...was it a major success when it came out? i think it was kind of a sleeper. i know i could watch it a million times. and that mom! she's gorge. i bet she's responsible for a world of women bobbing their hair and adding fringe!
leigh...esme does have a gift. she just convinced me to have a party for no reason friday for her and her three besties.
lauren...i love how kids simplify everything we think is so complicated, right?
christine! it's nice enough to play tennis! let's!
ERIN! where are you all living now? i'm rushing to go check...
Absolutely....that is the definition for sure. love those girlies 3 and I don't usually love to many other kids besides my own. ;) You are going to be awfully far away soon....I will miss knowing you are just down "the street" so to speak.
xo
Melis
Oh man, that gutted me. Miss Esme hit the bulls eye on what love is...absolutely.
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