{sung to the tune of My Favorite Things, of course!}
Rain boots on Robin and soft fuzz of kittens
White lights on Christmas trees, soft chenille mittens
Coffee with friends, when my tea kettle sings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Romantic comedies, cozy pajamas
Dark chocolate (with nuts), snowfall and tall llamas
Fluttering, fairy-like butterfly wings
These are a few of my favorite things.
God's lavish grace, lion's roar of the ocean
Bike rides and beaches and smelly-good lotion
My children's laughter and flowers in Spring
These are a few of my favorite things!
When I can't sleep, when my heart stings
When I'm feeling sad.
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.
Inspired by a rainy day and the need to wear my rain boots; everything I've mentioned really is a favorite thing!! Come on…you know you have a stanza or two waiting to be written! Let's make this a sing-a-long!
LOVE this. totally sang along, of course!
Steph
I think I prefer this new version now! Especially the llamas…
I love it. Here’s my stab at it, but its before my first cup of coffe. Reader beware!
Children from Kenya, Compassion child smiling
Mercy House babies and blog posts read crying
Helping those people who come here in need
Sharing God’s love with a word or a deed
Kisses from Rocket Man when I’m quite busy
Grandsons who laugh and who fight and are smelly
Children who grow up and have families
Parents who love me and cause me to sing
When the rain pours, When the alarm rings
When I’m tired and bad
I simply remember God’s blessings so dear
And suddenly feel….so Glad
Stephanie ~ Yaaeeee! It’s MEANT to be sung, not merely read :).
Amy ~ for some reason, the llamas were the most random thing EVAH, but true story: on the way home from school we used to pass a llama farm; we always squealed when they were near the road :). #imissthoseguys
Mollieanne ~ OH MY WORD!!!! YOU WIN THE PRIZE!!! LOVELOVELOVE YOUR VERSION!!
I like your song. It really made my day.
You know I’m gonna do it.
Okay, the important question: Do you really like tall llamas?
Love your song Robin, love Mollieanne’s, and I totally have to try this. This is too tempting. You’re so stinkin’ creative! Okay, on another post (after I think this through and write it out), I’ll post my version.
Little toothy grins and sweet baby giggles.
Lullabies to sing and tiny toes to tickle.
Running through the rain with her under my wing.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Okay, here is my attempt:
My grandbaby’s breath, fresh in my nostrils
Pacis, and blankies, and newly washed bottles
Snow suits, and sweaters, but also dresses for spring
Taking care of babies is one of my favorite things!
Talking with Sissy and also my Bri
Watching them grow is really messing with me!
Loving that, in me, they confide many things
These are some of my favorite things!
Ken thinking that I’m God’s greatest gift
This man’s brain must have a rift!
There must be a disconnect from reality
Never the less, it’s a favorite thing!
Knowing that no matter what–God has my back
Forgiving me, loving me, even when I slack
He desires to be with me eternally.
Now this, my friends, is my favorite thing!
When life bites,
And it totally stings,
And I’m feeling sad,
I simply remember these favorite things
And then I don’t feeeeel half bad!
Karmyn, This I DO know–IF you write one, it's gonna be a good 'un :). (Hope you do!!!)
Bridget, Love your verse and the thing is I can SEE it as well! <3
Tsh, ha! Since you asked, I'll fess up: I DO like tall llamas…but short ones are one of my favorite things, too. They're just so daggum bizarre.
Monica!!! Yaaaeeee! LOVE your version of MFT because it's SUBSTANTIAL and so real life! It made me very smiley to see you rollin' up your sleeves, slappin' on your creative hat and playing along. Thanks, girlieQ :).
too funny. I did a favorite things post today but it wasn’t nearly as lyrical as yours. 😉
Okay – Robin….I wrote my own version and posted today. Probably not quite what you were looking for, but you know me.
Love the post…..
Better late than never, right?
http://akahomeschoolmom.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-favorite-things.html
Hope you have a blessed New Year!