"Baby you're a firework! Come on let your colors burst....Boom, boom, boom! Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon!" Katy Perry sang to my kids from the minivan's radio. Eliza, my thinker, says "Hey Mom."
"Yeah?"
"She says even brighter than the moon. That fireworks are brighter than the moon." with a confused look on her face.
"Yup. Those are the words."
"Yeah but maybe they can be brighter, but brighter isn't better. She says it like it's better than the moon." I smile at her insight.
"I agree with you."
"Because fireworks are so loud and they don't last long. The moon is peaceful and beautiful and it's always in the sky for you."
"Eliza you are absolutely right. And the song is telling a person to be like a firework. What do you think about that?"
She didn't even hesitate, "Oh I know what she means. It's like being really flashing and really loud and trying to be funny so everyone pays attention to you. But moon people aren't loud. Moon type of people are kind and they're quiet. Moon people could sing if they want but maybe not on stage." My Eliza is most definitely a moon person. Her kind, gentle soul is very quiet, peaceful, steady, and beautiful. And personally, I'd never in a million years trade in the moon for a firework.
3 comments:
awwww...I love her.
Your daughter sounds like an absolute treasure. She certainly sounds like a contemplative, reflective little one.
You know, when I was young, I was enchanted by the moon. On clear nights, I would be happy to sit by the window and watch the moon. If I couldn't see the moon from inside, I would often ask to go outside to see it. And tonight, as I was leaving work, I noticed a beautiful crescent moon in the sky.
She loves you too Marie :) and we love the artwork we've were suprised with in the mail!!!
Yes Jamie, she is a treasure, thanks!! Yeah, I love the moon...she was born during a full moon! I remember the first time my daughter Ava noticed the moon, it was incredible to see her little eyes fixate and become fascinated with the glowing light in the dark sky!
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