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As girls, my sisters and I (that's Sister A and Sister C) were very big concert makers. You know the elaborate vaudeville kind that involves costumed 'acts' of every variety - singing, dancing, comedy (mostly unintentional). Our group performances culminated in a complicated rendition of the entire soundtrack from Grease, held in our neighbour's double garage and involving hanging up near the ceiling above a concrete floor by ropes suspended across a rafter at one point. Let's just say the 20c admission free was a bargain.
It is therefore with some trepidation but mostly great pleasure that I now watch my own girls stage their own little concerts. Well, a certain amount of pleasure. As we sit down for concert number 137 (and they are only 4 and 7 years old) I can see why the smiles on my own parents' faces became more and more strained as the years went on. I'm sure the routines became more polished, but then, so did the smiles.
But still, this week I'm grateful for...
314. Homemade concerts - the very best kind. So far my girls' versions involve Cappers tapping out a rhythm on a paint can while the Badoo sings her own words enthusisatically into a stick microphone, but there is hope for them yet. We have a double garage.
315. The tooth fairy - she forgot to come once again, but I appreciate that she's busy.
316. Ice blocks - It's so hot we are tending to melt along with our ice blocks, but Quelch Fruit Sticks are saving us all. I love that word 'quelch' - it sounds like it would satisfy the biggest thirst. Except I just googled it and it's urban slang for 'vaginal burp'. I've gotta stop googling stuff!.
What's got you grateful this week, my lovelies?
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10 comments:
This made me laugh... We once put a 'wedding ceremony show' on for the street... Oh good times :) Enjoy your shows!
Sophie xo
Haha, that last line just took me by surprise!
Yes, we have the homemade performances here, but generally they're extremely spontaneous. One got busted out in the middle of IKEA today. Got a few applause though. xx
oh we used to do those concerts, with the kids down the street. I distinctly remember the moment I realised they weren't as fun for mum as for me: as I was belting out The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston. So funny. (and quelch: lol. pardon me) :)sarah
the best part about our concerts was making the family pets all take part. Man that cat could scratch. im so pleased that vaginas burp and don't fart...that would be so distasteful :) (don't google that!)
Allison x
i can still remember the dance moves to my 'love in the first degree' concert co-performed with my sisters. grateful to you for making me relive that memory. good times :) x
Have lots of memories of concerts too, really cute. Have just linked up, will aim to do it a bit more this year. Happy weekend Bron x
Oh god I am waiting at waxing lady for a XXX and just read about the quelch! Freaking out!
Oh that Tooth Fairy, she forgot last time too. I did explain that s/he's kind of busy. Not sure if the message got through.
I love icy poles. It's been HOT here!
Oh no. I'm not using that word again in that way! I'll never say it again without a bit of a stifled giggle!
Oh we have to watch a lot of 'shows' from my daughter. There is singing, dancing, circus acts, and it's all so so serious, that's what makes us smile the most.
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