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I Leaf You: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

August 14, 2012

i leaf you


Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.-Marcel Proust


 
Gratitude is something learned, reminded and consciously done.
 

I had the chance to watch an early screening of THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN, a Disney movie about an infertile couple, played by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Garner.
 
They make a wish one evening for a child of their own. During a powerful thunderstorm, a quirky, sweet boy named Timothy shows up, and things get very interesting.

 

odd life of timothy green

 

The one thing that has stayed with me, more than a week after I saw the movie, is gratitude. Be grateful for what you have, nothing lasts forever.

 

 

When I heard the movie was coming out tomorrow, I went hunting for crafts to do with the kids. I like to take Disney movies and bring home the message so they really understand it.

 

In a cross between a gratitude journal and pen pals, I made this I LEAF YOU activity. If you check the Disney Family Fun page, they come out with activities to do at home with kids, and that’s where I found this:  Timothy Green Leaf Notes craft.

 

It got me wondering, how could I take it further? In about 10 minutes, using only supplies on hand, I made up this craft that I hope brings more gratitude into the home!

  1. Each child gets an envelope. Pin it to the wall.
  2. Cut out leaf shapes from whatever you have on hand. I use paper grocery bags.
  3. Make an envelope to hold the extra leaves for writing notes.
  4. Make a sign, cut out extra leaves and put it all up on the wall.

 

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

 

Everyday the kids have to write or draw a note/picture to each sibling. It has to be nice and sweet and something they like about the other person. Doesn’t take more than 2 minutes and they put the leaf in the siblings envelope when they’re done.

 

WHAT ABOUT PARENTS?

 

I chose not to do us because in our house, the kids have been fighting a lot lately. I would like them to find some good in the other person outside all the kicking/hitting/tattle telling that’s been going on.

 

I know it will be work from me to remind them, but all good things require some work!

 

Today was the first day and after the girls “read” each other’s leaf, this happened…

 

 

So, yeah, I totally recommend seeing the movie The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Heartwarming reminder of what really matters in life. It inspired a whole craft!

 

Will be in theaters August 15th!

 

**And remember to take tissues…you’ve been given fair warning!**

 

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Comments

  1. Angela says:
    August 15, 2012 at 9:58 am

    This is beyond precious! I love that the craft was inspired by the movie.

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  2. Lena says:
    August 15, 2012 at 10:12 am

    This looks like such a cool activity. Love it

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  3. Mariah says:
    August 15, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Love this idea! It is a great way to make the movie more real and to stress what is important in life!

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  4. Jesica H says:
    August 15, 2012 at 10:50 am

    This is so cute Isra, thanks for the post!

    Reply
  5. Darcy says:
    August 15, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Great idea! The movie is very heartwarming and inspiring even if it does make you cry.. but overall it's a good cry I think :)

    Reply

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