I watched the Curious Case of Benjamin Button while on vacation with my family in Ocean City several years ago. We were staying in a friend's condo and had the lights dimmed to give a subdued movie like atmosphere. As the credits rolled, we turned the lights on and I looked over at my sister who had tears sliding down her cheeks. At the time I laughed. She told me I would feel differently one day...like after having a kid. I haven't had a kid.
But I teared up during the inauguration the other day. When one of the speakers quoted George Washington saying that our country would not be proven in the election of the first president, but in the election of the second president with the peaceful transition of power. And I thought of how amazing our country is, as we reinstate our president.....as Beyonce lip-synced the National Anthem...
Parenthood makes me cry almost every week. That Christmas episode where the mom says goodbye to each of her kids.... whew, I might tear up right now.
Is this what getting old feels like? I am almost 29.......