Several ago when my nieces where about five or six, I was asked if I wanted to go with them to the movies. I have always loved spending time with my family, and I thought it would fun.
My sister Stephanie chose the original Muppet movie which was very popular back then. I appreciate the humor because a lot of the jokes are geared not only to kids, but also to adults as well. I would be going with my sister, my mother, and my two nieces Melissa and Rachel.
The film was great, but about halfway through the movie Melissa informed Stephanie that she needed to use the bathroom. Then, a few minutes later, Rachel asked my mother to take her to the bathroom. Now I am all alone with a hundred kids and their parents. Ten minutes go by, fifteen minutes go by, things are getting awkward. I don't want anyone to think I am pedophile. Finally, after twenty minutes my sister comes back into the theater with her kids in tow.
"What happened?" I asked her with a trace of annoyment. "I was all alone in here for like twenty minutes."
"Sorry, " Stephanie replied apologetically. "Melissa got a little sick from all the popcorn. I'll make it up to you."
"Not another movie." I said cautiously.
"Dinner on me after the show," She said graciously. "For being so patient."
"OK," I said. "Sounds good."
And with that we went back to watching the Muppets, and even I couldn't stay upset while watching a great film, and even better company.
Life Lesson 95: Watching a comedy is not the only way to have a great laugh, because films last only are short while, but funny life experiences with family may last forever especially when retold.
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