Talking about Death with Kids

Death is a hard topic to talk about. When I was first diagnosed of breast cancer, the first fear is that I might die before I could spend quality with my family, especially the my two young boys.

I definitely would like to see them growing up, graduating elementary school and college, be able to hold them and support them when they are sad, meet girls in their lives, walking them down the isle during their wedding days. Of course I would like to spend endless time with my dear husband to fulfill all our travel dreams. 

But inevitably, we will die. That is the hardest thing to accept. I try to look away and focus on present. I can't know or determine when that day would come but I can decide how today would be. I am cherishing every hour, minute, second and know better what results I want - enjoy and be happy. 

When Caius and TBD are old enough, I would watch the following animation films with them. To talk about death, to explore why we live, to understand we need to cherish "now."

First one is Kubo and the Two Strings. I first watched it while I was pregnant with Caius and I cried so much. The animation style is heavily influenced from Japanese culture and it is very unique. And the story was so original and amazing. 

The second one is Coco. I have to admit I haven't watched it yet - I know it is a good movie but since it talks about death and not being able to be with your loved ones - it is just not a good idea to watch while I was pregnant and emotional. I will update after I watch it.