A Good Time to Die!

Since Hans is obsessed with Death these days, we have a few conversations about it.

One night, before Hans drifted off to sleep, he shared that his worst nightmare is‎ about him dying! I am quite sure he didn't mean it in a literal sense as in he has this recurring nightmare or anything like that! Most likely, it is something he thinks about and worries about! He wanted to know what mine is. In keeping up with the theme, I told him that I am afraid of dying before the boys stop needing me! Huh?! I had to explain - I'd like to live for as long as ASid and Hans need me. There was a pause and this is what Hans said, "Mom, I will need you forever so you never die!" What a sweet thing to say!

Honestly though, when is it a good time to die?

My maternal grandmother ‎once told me that she would probably die before I got married. So, I told her laughingly that she would see my first born and then, die. She didn't really get to see ASid in person; she saw a picture of ASid and then, a few days later, passed away! I almost felt responsible for her death! It is one of those tragic-comic moments.

I guess there is no good time to die. It is not like we get to choose. So, I told Hans to enjoy his life as life is too short. He looked at me and said, "That's not true! It is taking me forever to grow up!"‎ I can't win with this kid!

On a related note...the other day, we watched The Wizard of Oz and Hans wanted to know if the actress who played Dorothy was still alive or dead?! I told him she died a long time ago. Hans pondered over it for a few seconds and then, he exclaimed, "But she lives forever in this movie!" Wow, quite a deduction by a 7 year old!

Now, Hans is on a mission to star in a blockbuster movie so he can live forever. Hopefully, this mission puts his worst nightmare to sleep.