Favorite Things

I'm currently taking an introduction to music class. My professor, we'll call him "Mr. Ed", loves to make references to things we might know. This can include bands, TV shows, movies or a popular You Tube video. He makes references about The Sound of Music more than anything else. A little known fact about me is...I absolutely LOVE that show! I've seen it close to 20 times and I used to have a tape (yes a tape...it's a small plastic thingy that played music back in the day) of the sound track.

Anyway, back to the point, as if there ever were a point to be made. Whenever I think about that movie I always hear the "Favorite Things" song and it starts a chain reaction. I sing the song in my head (that's a no brainer) then I start thinking about what kind of things I might include if I were to write a song listing my favorite things. Since I'm not very musically inclined I'll list a few of them here and you can put them to your own tune.

Parker

Hugs

Eskimo Kisses

Rainy Days

Fall

Ice Cream

Music

Bright Colors

Flowers

Chocolate

Well there's my top ten so far, I'm sure I'll be adding more as I think of them. Feel free to comment and tell me a few of your faves.

Kids Say The Funniest Things Part 2

I didn't think I'd have another one of these to post so soon but we all know how kids are...never a dull moment.

Have you ever been to one of those Japanese grills where you sit around the table and watch the chef cook? Well that's where we were. Normally if you don't have a large enough group to fill the table they add some strangers to the mix. So we are sitting there, with a really adorable couple. We're eating our salads, waiting for the chef when Parker notices something. Of course he has to tell us what he sees, in that wonderful loud 5 year old voice of his. He points to the man sitting at our table and says "That guy has the biggest nose ever!" Of course I explained how this wasn't a nice thing to say, but I had a very hard time keeping a straight face while doing so.

Ah, precious moments!

Kids Say the Funniest Things

If you've ever spent much time with a small child you know first hand some of the funny things they say. Kids are completely honest and uncensored, sometimes it's a good thing. Other times though we wish they weren't this way. I had an awakening the other day that only a child can give. What spawned this awakening? My hips, that's right folks.

We were at the zoo last Saturday to see the cute baby animals. Parker's favorite thing at the zoo is the train so of course we had to ride it. Three of us, two adults and Parker, tried to squeeze into one of the little benches, we fit snugly but comfortably. Here is when it happened. Parker climbs in and scoots as far to one side as possible, then he says "Look Mommy I left you lots of room for your big hips" He was so proud of this "considerate" gesture, I had to smile. I replied, "Yes you left me lots of room for my big hips, thanks buddy" I couldn't be mad at this sweet boy, he was only doing what I've asked him to do and that's to be honest. I laughed it off and now that I sit reflecting it's becoming funnier by the minute. Don't get me wrong, I will be exercising to get rid of my "big hips" I'm sure this is one of the things I'll remember forever.

I'd love to hear what funny things your little ones have said.