Charlotte's Web

Somehow I had never read or seen Charlotte's Web so when I took the boys to the matinee yesterday, I really enjoyed myself. Next time I'll have to do it on a non-holiday (MLK) because the theater was packed but the boys didn't mind sitting in the third row. This movie was so sweet and smart, I loved it. Until Charlotte began "languishing" and the tears started streaming. Tyler asked me why Wilbur was crying. Then he turned to look at me and loudly asked "Mommy, why are you crying?" I don't know what age those emotions get turned on...maybe for boys/men they never do. For me, I can say I cry at just about every cartoon/Disney movie. But since having kids of my own, I cry at just about everything. Tyler spent the rest of the day, including Gavin's three-hour nap, asking questions about dying. When will this obsession end? Had I known the story, I probably would have skipped this movie but I guess we can't avoid the topic forever.