House of Deej
July 25, 2008
Rain in Spain
Last spring while we were in Barcelona, a few of us were singing "the rain in Spain lies mainly on the plain" as it sprinkled on us. If you remember, Mother Nature didn't treat us well when we were in Italy and Spain.
This past June, Babycub and I were talking about old movies. One of her very very favorite movies is Breakfast At Tiffanys. I said something about loving My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn, and suddenly I found out I'd been 'orribly remiss as a parent. My child has never seen it!
In horror, I dashed to Barnes and Noble to rectify this situation. The poor kid had no clue where the "rain in Spain" song even came from. I'd been a bad mommy, indeed. However, I became a miserly mommy when I saw the price tag on the movie - it was about $28! Sadly, I decided to leave her suffering from lack of knowledge a little longer.
The fates stepped in a few days later when I was reading the paper. The Duluth Playhouse is doing My Fair Lady! I immediately called for the cubs. Boycub looked at me in utter disgust when I suggested they both go. To be honest, his reaction didn't surprise me, but I thought it would be a nice little gesture to ask. Instead, he's going to spend that time at his big brother's place. He'll play with the baby, eat pizza and junk food, play video games, and watch creepy movies.
Babycub and I are headed to the theatah. Did you like how I said that - all fancy schmancy? I bought the tickets as soon as they went on sale. We have front row and center, I'm just hoping it's not too close. I'm also hoping nobody has a 'bout of clumsiness and ends up in our laps!
She's as excited as can be. She's been in children's theater productions and has been to the local theater. The Duluth Playhouse will be new to her. Next spring I'm hoping to take her to see Mama Mia while we are in London, but that's a whole different blog to write.
We're dropping off Boycub and all the things that go with him, then heading to Olive Garden. Babycub has been Jonesing for that place for a few weeks now, and she's chosen it for tomorrow evening's gala event. After dinner, we are heading out to watch the play.
I'm hoping she falls in love with the story. The reviews of this performance have been excellent; I am excited to share it with her!
*saunters off singing about the rain in Spain, wondering why men can't be more like women, and thinking about dancing all night*
Peace
This past June, Babycub and I were talking about old movies. One of her very very favorite movies is Breakfast At Tiffanys. I said something about loving My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn, and suddenly I found out I'd been 'orribly remiss as a parent. My child has never seen it!
In horror, I dashed to Barnes and Noble to rectify this situation. The poor kid had no clue where the "rain in Spain" song even came from. I'd been a bad mommy, indeed. However, I became a miserly mommy when I saw the price tag on the movie - it was about $28! Sadly, I decided to leave her suffering from lack of knowledge a little longer.
The fates stepped in a few days later when I was reading the paper. The Duluth Playhouse is doing My Fair Lady! I immediately called for the cubs. Boycub looked at me in utter disgust when I suggested they both go. To be honest, his reaction didn't surprise me, but I thought it would be a nice little gesture to ask. Instead, he's going to spend that time at his big brother's place. He'll play with the baby, eat pizza and junk food, play video games, and watch creepy movies.
Babycub and I are headed to the theatah. Did you like how I said that - all fancy schmancy? I bought the tickets as soon as they went on sale. We have front row and center, I'm just hoping it's not too close. I'm also hoping nobody has a 'bout of clumsiness and ends up in our laps!
She's as excited as can be. She's been in children's theater productions and has been to the local theater. The Duluth Playhouse will be new to her. Next spring I'm hoping to take her to see Mama Mia while we are in London, but that's a whole different blog to write.
We're dropping off Boycub and all the things that go with him, then heading to Olive Garden. Babycub has been Jonesing for that place for a few weeks now, and she's chosen it for tomorrow evening's gala event. After dinner, we are heading out to watch the play.
I'm hoping she falls in love with the story. The reviews of this performance have been excellent; I am excited to share it with her!
*saunters off singing about the rain in Spain, wondering why men can't be more like women, and thinking about dancing all night*
Peace
posted by DeeJay at 09:08
14 Comments:
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Theatre snob!!! You have fun with that one, I think I'd side with the little man on that one.
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Oh oh oh oh it's theatAH, not theatre. Sheesh! LC is going to have a blast at his big brother's place. He's way excited to go!
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I have to admit, I've never seen My Fair Lady or Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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I haven't seen them either. I think seeing it in the theater would be a blast, but I would have tried renting the movie some place...I'll have to see if our store has them.
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Have fun! Sounds like a good time for both of you.
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Gosh, I haven't seen that in ages! I think I will be making a trip to the video store tomorrow to see if they have it.. Have fun at the Theater, I bet it will be really nice.
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Love them !!
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I haven't seen them either, can I come too?
As for Mamma Mia in London... is that London, England? I hope you're going to give me a call when you're about and not busy showing the cubs the sights! :P
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Can remember glimps of the movie but isn't sure about the complete storyline anymore. But then again he doesn't mind to have forgotten to see the movie because they say you can only appreciate a movie when you see him for the second time.
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okay I shouldn't have read your post before going to bed last night. I got that song stuck in my head.grrrr now I am tired and STILL have the song stuck in my head.
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P - Egads, man! I shall make the Girlcub sit down with you to watch Breakfast At Tiffanys! There is one scene in particular that I think you'd like.
LMC - They are classics! I love a lot of the old movies so the cubs have seen them with me. Another favorite of theirs is African Queen. How can you go wrong with Bogie and Hepburn?
Nikkie - It will be a blast! I am so anxious to see her reaction to this!
Laurie - I'm actually feeling kind of silly right now. It never crossed my mind to see about renting it. LOL I never rent movies anymore.
Windy - Yay! I'm glad someone else loves them too!
Twisty - Yup, that's the London I am talking about. We should be whirling through next spring for just a couple of nights. I hate to spend so little time there, but it's the way the trip is set up for next year. Damn it all!
Logis - Maybe you can rent them some time. They are both pretty wonderful.
Nikkie - LOL I couldn't get it out of my head when we were in Barcelona. I hum all the time, and that one just stuck for days!
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*sings with you* I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night, and still have begged for more...
did you know she didn't really sing her part? they let her think she was but they had a professional singers voice dubbed in after completing the final cut.
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Don't be too shocked, but I have never seen any of those movies....I don't know why, I think I was too busy watching horror flicks and westerns. I would love to spend a whole weekend just watching old movies though, that would be a lot of fun. Enjoy!
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Sarai - I know. She really wasn't a fantastic singer. Funny though, they let Rex Harrison talk his way through his music. LOL
Lisa - I think you may enjoy them. If you do check them out, let me know what you thought of them.
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