Steel Magnolias

My Friday night this week was spent babysitting a sweet little baby girl. It had been months since I had seen her and was excited to find out how she has grown and changed since our last visit.

When I arrived, she was already exhausted from her long day at daycare, so unfortunately I didnt get to spend a whole lot of time with her. After her dinner, I gave her a bath and off to bed she went!

Once she was sound asleep, I turned on the TV and was thrilled to find that one of my all time favorite movies was on!

Steel Magnolias.

So I curled up on the couch and watched it for about the millionth time.

And then I began my ritual that takes place EVERY time I watch Steel Magnolias. There is an intensely sad scene in the movie, and it gets to me every time!

I cant help but cry.. and its an ugly cry (as Oprah would say).

So about ten minutes before the scene occurs I start psyching myself up- saying, THIS time Im not going to let it get to me... Im not going to cry.

I found it imperative this time not to lose it, as I was worried the baby's parents would come home and find the babysitter crying instead of the baby.

So did it work this time? Was I able to hold it together?

Nope. I failed... again.

But I thought about it and realized that it takes a brilliant movie with amazing acting to pull such an emotional reaction from the audience time and time again. The truth is, they just dont make many movies like that anymore.

Its a beautiful, sweet southern film full of lovable characters, charming humor, and a great storyline. Everyone should watch it at least once.