As if FaceBook and YouTube weren't enough, here's another website I find myself signing up for and can picture wasted hours spent blabbing about my life :)
But hey, my life is interesting...at least I think it is! So here we go Blogger!
I was in Las Vegas visiting my sister on the day that Michael Jackson passed away. I watched in shock as they discussed the death of such a huge icon. I started thinking about my childhood. About how so many of MJ's songs played a part in my growing up. Daddy playing "Who's Loving You?" while daydreaming, my cousin singing "Got To Be There" in the early morning hours after returning home from a 'rendezvous' the night before, "Rockin Robin" blasting from the speakers at a Sunset 12th Ward New Year's Eve Dance, watching my brother's attempt the moonwalk in the kitchen with socks on, waiting for MTV to play "The Way You Make Me Feel" (back when MTV concentrated on music videos & not reality shows LOL), "You Are Not Alone" on repeat for 2 months when my boyfriend at the time (who shall remain nameless) left to serve an LDS mission...and many, many more.
My sister and I cried as we watched his funeral services and our children wondered why, knowing we had never MET the man. But he was a talented, revolutionary musician that was linked to memories (good and bad) that are forever engraved into our hearts. And it saddened me that my sons may never have a "Michael Jackson" in their lifetime.
So tonight, I wanted to share a final Michael Jackson moment with the 2 little men of my life. "THIS IS IT" comes out in theaters tomorrow but we were able to attend it here in Cedar City tonight at 10pm. Knowing it was a school night, I had the boys take a nap for a few hours before the show started.
I would suggest that everyone watch the movie. As young as my children are, even they knew that what they were witnessing was a genius at work. Lorenzo, Halatau and I sang along to the songs, danced in our seats and watched in amazement.
There's a section in the movie when Michael says "let it simmer...let it simmer". If you watch it, you'll understand what I'm talking about.
Tonight was great! There were times throughout the movie when I would look over at my kids and smiled at the happy expressions on their faces. They are only this young once. Soon, they will get older and I will long for nights like this. I "let it simmer" tonight. I will never forget tonight and I hope my sons will always remember.
Thanks for yet another memory, MJ!
8 comments:
Sooooo cute Toa...now I wanna go take liz to go watch it tomorrow.
Hella freaken la la la loooove MJ!!! And I love yer writing style. It was such good reading. So glad yer getting into this...lets keep it up....lets be bloggers!! haha...love you sister.
yes... I'm reminded of that as I prepare Salo for his baptism in Nov. Where did time go??? I think maybe he and I might have to run away on a little date. He really LOOVES his alone time with Mommy, and I should grab it, while the grabbin' is good. You are such a great Mommy and have some pretty sweeet boys!!!!
That was such a sweet piece! They are lucky to have a mother who cares about moments such the one shared last night!!! 2 thumbs up for TOA!!!!
Okay let me say that this is sweet and even though I love the memory you have created, I really am more impressed with your writing. Toa, you are talented at expressing moments in type.. I LOVE IT.. I will follow your blog faithfully..
Nate Dawg.. Love you sis..
our family blog is ungafamily.blogspot.com but don't look at right now because we are way behind... He he
Welcome to blogworld Toa.. :) Can't wait to see it.. Love ya
Great Job! Keep up on the blogging! It's hard but it's fun!
Toa, you are an amazing mother! Nice writting! I've been slackin!
what a cool thing to share with the boys! welcome to blogger! i really have been waiting quite a while for you to get on here. glad u finally are!! where's pam:)
i look forward to more of your ummm "adventures" :) we love you all! ariel and lili
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