Last night, we introduced our daughters to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." We had been calling it just "Snow White," but the full title includes "and the Seven Dwarfs." But, that isn't one of the lessons. So, maybe I should say One Movie, THREE Lessons.
Anyway, on to the first lesson. As we were watching SW&T7D, I realized that all princesses seem to be relegated to housework prior to becoming a queen. (OK, except Jasmin and Pocahontas. But Pocahontas really isn't a princess in my opinion. And I didn't like the movie. So, she doesn't count.) All the others had to learn to work hard and do so happily before they realized their full kingdom-leading potential. Recognizing this idea made me feel all the more princess/queen-like in my own life.
The second lesson happened as Kallie was relating the end of the story to me. (I had to head upstairs to feed Clayton and put him to bed before the movie ended.) When Kallie came to say goodnight, I asked her to tell me about the rest of the movie. Not that I'd never seen it. I just wanted her version. She told me that the Wicked Queen gave Snow White the apple, and then Snow White died. The dwarves were sad and gathered around her while she was in a glass box. Then the prince came. He kissed her and she came back to life. And now, here is the lesson: The prince picked Snow White up and put her on his horse. Because she couldn't walk. Probably because she was dead before. Consider this your warning should the same thing happen to you! (You know, with the poison apple and all...)
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3 comments:
I love lessons learned through simple moments! They are sometimes the very best.
And I have to disagree with you on one thing...I LOVE Pocahontas. :D But I can understand your lack of care for her. And I can understand why not everyone feels like she is a "princess" of Disney. (I am one of those who consider her a princess, but I can see the other side.)
And random side note...I am related to the real life Pocahontas!! Awesome, right?! But...she was a prostitute, not a princess. That part is not so awesome. Just thought I'd share that random little tidbit. Now you can sleep in peace! :P I'm glad Disney didn't make the movie anything close to her real life! :D
Awww...I like that first lesson. So sweet. And...I totally want your lemon chicken recipe. :)
Love your lessons Amanda. You are still amazing. I want to know how Kayla found out Pocahontas was a prostitute. From all the documents I have read, she was about 10 to 12 when she saved John Smith. I have never read about the prostitute thing. Can you give me a resource? I love history and would like the real scoop.
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