My Mama often said, “Good things come to those who wait.”
She also said, “It never hurts to ask. Better to ask than to assume.”
Both of those came into play today. It’s Shaker’s birthday. So today we were celebrating this little guy who is one of his cousins’ best buds. Our crew along with Mess Cat, Leroy, and Shaker had a celebratory meal and then headed over to the movie theater to see the Minions movie.
Because you can’t have a real party without Minions. I mean, look at them. Adorable.
I don’t like to get up until the credits are done. My people know that. And yet, I found myself leaning to see around Cooter, who was standing in front of me as soon as the movie finished, wanting to head on out. That was about the time that silliness ensued on the screen between credit listings.
Was it pertinent to the movie plot? No. But it was fun. And I loved it.
Then it went to the more technical credits, when everything usually is over. But I learned a long time ago, with “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” NEVER EVER leave before there is nothing but black on the screen and the cleanup crew is standing there waiting. (Remember after EVERYTHING ELSE was over, Ferris popping onto the screen and chastising us? “You’re still here? It’s over. Go home. Go.” Classic.)
It was actually the cleanup staff who clued us in today. When the silly part was over and the technical–very small type–credits were rolling, I compromised and we all got up and walked out. As we got to the door, I looked to the four young people standing there with trash can, broom, and dustpan in hand. On a whim, I asked, “Was that the end? Is it over?”
A young woman with a sweet smile shook her head. “No ma’am, they come back for one more song. You’re welcome to stay if you’d like.”
Well. How about that?
Some of our bunch didn’t have it in them to head back in, but the rest of us did.
I hate to think I’m missing out on anything. I might have a problem.
It took a while–to the point where I began to wonder if maybe they were talking about the silliness from before. And then, just when I was about to give up, the song started playing.
Was it mind-blowingly awesome? Eh.
But it was cute. And entertaining. And worth our staying put for.
I also have a thing about getting every bit of my money’s worth. Right down to the last second of laughs.
So if you find yourself at the theater, and you decide to stay put and see if there’s something more, you can come sit by me and we’ll wait together. But if you are doubtful or in a hurry, feel free to ask the staff. I’ve found that they always know and are quite kind about sharing the intel they’ve gained.
May your patience in waiting bring you all the good things.
Love to all.
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