Raindrops on Roses

We’ve been having severe thunderstorms all evening.  Of course they miraculously disappeared for about an hour, just in time for the ice cream to make his nightly rounds.  Yes, he comes down our street EVERY  FREAKING NIGHT! 

Anyway, the storm gods (who obviously hate me) decided to start their rumbling again right around the time that I was trying to get the kids settled down for the night.  Well, after a few loud crashes, flashes and booms my daughter came running out of her room crying. 

I decided to use this moment to re-enact a scene from one of my favorite movies ever–The Sound of Music. 

I took her back to her room and starting singing “My Favorite Things” .

I either helped her forget her fears with this wonderful song (that I massacred) or my horrendous singing voice frightened her more than the storm.  At any rate, the song worked and I got to be Fraulein Maria for the night.   Everyone’s a winner!  Hooray!

In case you’ve never watched The Sound of Music (Seriously, is there anyone out there who hasn’t seen this masterpiece?), here is the clip:

 

June 4, 2008 | Filed Under Parenting Woes, movies | 6 Comments