My Son and My Summer Vacation ⑦ | Watching a Movie at Home While Eating Tabekko Dobutsu
The summer vacation spent relaxing with my children is now in its final stages.
My son's summer vacation homework was the catalyst for "My Son and My Summer Vacation."
The first was "Stargazing,"
the second was "Animal Observation,"
the third was "Plant Observation,"
the fourth was "Swimming Pool,"
the fifth was "Second Stargazing Session,"
and the sixth was "Crafts."
And this time, it's "Movie Watching."
For this one, I decided that not only my son but also my daughter would join me, and the three of us would watch a movie at home.
"Do you want to watch a movie on Prime Video?"
Originally, I had planned to go to the movie theater during this Obon holiday to see "Toy Story 5."
However, we couldn't wait and ended up going to see it in July.
"Now, what should we do for the Obon holiday?"
While I was thinking about that, I suddenly remembered that we could watch movies on Amazon Prime Video.
So I asked the children,
"Do you want to watch a movie on Prime Video?"
I called out to them.
They were both very enthusiastic.
As we looked through the list of titles together, one movie caught my eye.
"Tabekko Dobutsu THE MOVIE".
It was a film that had been a hot topic when it was released, and although I had thought about seeing it in theaters, I never got around to it.
The children and I were in agreement.
We decided to watch this movie.
"I want to eat Tabekko Dobutsu while we watch it."
Then, my daughter made a suggestion.
“I want to eat Tabekko Dobutsu while we watch.”
What a great idea!
I went to the local supermarket and bought some Tabekko Dobutsu.
Tabekko Dobutsu is a snack I often ate when I was a child.
Looking at the packaging and tasting it, it hasn't changed much from my childhood memories. I honestly think it's amazing that it has been loved across generations for so long.
The Tabekko Dobutsu we ate while watching the movie had the same gentle butter flavor as always.
Even when watching the same movie, what stays in your heart is different.
The movie had both laughs and touching moments.
It was a story that could be enjoyed by both children and adults,
and the three of us were able to enjoy it until the very end.
After we finished watching, I asked the children for their thoughts.
My son said,
“You'd get tired of eating cotton candy every day, right?”
“I was moved by the final scene.”
That's what he answered.
Getting immersed in the world of the movie,
watching the story, and having his heart moved.
I felt that I want my son to continue to hold onto that rich sensitivity of his,
from here on out.
On the other hand, my daughter said,
“The crocodile mechanic's arms were amazing!”
“It was funny how other snacks appeared!”
That's what she told me.
In the film, not only Tabekko Dobutsu,
but also familiar snacks like Umaibo, Polinky, and gummy bears appear.
I found that part interesting as well.
Watching the same movie, in the same place, at the same time.
The scenes that stay in our hearts are sometimes the same, and sometimes different.
I realized that the time spent discussing our thoughts is also part of the joy of watching a movie.
A movie watched at home is also a memory of summer vacation.
I love watching movies on a big, powerful screen, but
watching a movie while lounging around at home isn't bad either.
Even without traveling far or planning special events, the time spent watching a movie slowly with my children has become another page in the memories of 'My Son and My Summer Vacation'.
Cherish an honest heart.
Today, too, one step at a time, steadily.
Thank you for reading
Oku Note.
