Comments on: Death and JellyBeans

By: mandy

mandy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:08:00 +0000

Beautiful story! You’ve inspired me to write about my grandma I miss her. Kids are so amazing!!

Thanks!

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By: Colleen/FoodieTots

Colleen/FoodieTots — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:54:29 +0000

Oh wow. How do kids get so smart? My baby sister used to say things we didn’t know she knew, and when asked how she knew that she’d reply, “My head told me!”

So sorry about your grandma, but what a beautiful moment with your son.

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By: Jenn (The Green Parent)

Jenn (The Green Parent) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:51:29 +0000

So sorry to hear about your Grandma, Sommer. I’m so glad your little man is there to comfort you. They truly are a wonder sometimes, aren’t they?

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:59:17 +0000

What a tender moment! Isn’t it amazing how our tiny tots can speak so profoundly to us know-it-all adults! My husband’s grandfather was very close to our children, as they ate dinner there at least once a week, before he passed. I was worried about the funeral too, because it was open casket. We explained what to expect, and our 4 year old WANTED to see his grandfather. At first I thought No Way! But then I realized that he may need this for closure. (this child is a very intensely emotional soul…he loves hard!) He went up a total of 4 times with his dad or I, and it was very touching to see him paying his respects. It amazed me, and still does to this day. Some children are ready for this depth of emotion, and others are not. I guess we just have to really be students of our children to be able to give them the outlets for this emotion when they need it. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:15:26 +0000

Thanks for sharing with us this special moment with your son and your love with your Grandma.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:06:04 +0000

This is just beautiful and sad. My husband’s grandma passed away a year ago this month and it was hard for my kids. But we had a good talk about it and they understood. My kids are quite a bit older, but I believe it’s good for children to learn early on about death and that it’s ok to question and be sad.

I’m sorry about your grandma….

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