Oh, you pretty Chitty Bang Bang,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we love you,
And our pretty Chitty Bang Bang,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang loves us, too,
High, low, anywhere we go,
On Chitty Chitty we depend,
Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
Our fine four fendered friend,
Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
Our fine four fendered friend!
Do those lyrics spark a memory of the classic 1960's movie "Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang" for you like they do me? I must admit that, as a child, it was one of my all-time favorite movies...EVER! Even to this day, I enjoy watching it when it comes on TV because it evokes some wonderful childhood memories. The only part of the movie I didn't care for was the scene with the Child Catcher. Remember him? He used to scare me to death and I'd always hide my face when that part came on.
Now, I'm sure you're wondering what all of this has to do with "Thankful Thursday". Well, last Sunday morning, as Chris and I were reading the paper before heading to church, I noticed that the Broadway production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was coming to the FABULOUS Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta. It REALLY is fabulous!!! Anyhow, I made mention of it to Chris and how I'd love to see it. He knows how much I LOVE Broadway musicals. He says I always get that "Laura Ingalls' look" in my eyes whenever I see one. It's true...I sit there and imagine myself up on the stage twirling around and belting out each song. Then, everyone gives me a standing ovation! OK...back to reality here!
Needless to say, that's all I said about it...I wasn't even sure if Chris was listening! Well, when we got back home that afternoon, Chris went upstairs to the office. To my surprise, he came down a few minutes later and informed me that he'd purchased tickets for us all to go see "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in April!!! I was completely flabbergasted! I am so excited...you have no idea!
So, on this "Thankful Thursday", I feel very blessed to have a husband who understands me and who knows the kinds of things that bring a little extra joy to my day. I'm, especially, thankful that he picks up on subtle messages I send him...even when I think he's not paying attention!
I'm sure I'll be singing that song for days on end...I pity my poor family!;)
"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."~Swedish Proverb
39 comments:
I always loved that movie too. I am so happy for you, way to go hubby. I love you my friend.
How sweet I am the same way at musicals just love them!
One of my favorite movies as well... what a great guy you have there!! Sing away.
Toot Sweets is my favorite song.
Great April that song is going to be with me ALL day now!! My class is going to hate me!! haha
I love this movie...every time it comes on I watch it.
You are blessed....way to go Chris for listening!!!!
You are going to have SUCH fun!
What a sweet husband...enjoy.
Sandy toe
how fun! can't wait to hear all about it after you go!
What a sweet husband, have fun:)
Wib.
I heard it was coming around our area soon too!!!
I remember that scary little man in the movie that would capture the kids... I still get chills thinking of him... UGH! I can see him in my mind now.. Gotta go find cute puppy pictures or something :-)
Oh how fun! Musicals are a wonderful way to make a memory!
How fun, I got to go see Phantom of the Opera in New York in 2007 with my daughter and Mom, it was just unbelievable! I love musicals too! I watch all the old movies and wish I was there to singing and dancing too bad can't do either one.....
Our little boys even love that! How awesome for you to be able to go-we are all so envious here!!!
Hahaha! I love that song! It will definitely be in my head now!
hi i am finally catching up from all the spring fling craziness and stopping by everyone's blogs...i have always loved ccbb
How FUN!!!! Me and some girlfriends have a trip to NYC planned next year and the one thing we all agree is a MUST is to see a broadway show!! I can't wait!! And i cant wait to hear all about your trip to the theater! When is the big ski trip??
Oh how neat!! I LOVE that show too and I bet the musical will be fabulous. What a great hubby to surprise you with those tickets!
April,
I love those moments when you know your husband heard you and they take it one step further and act upon it to bring you joy! That's just precious, my sweet friend!
Big Big hugs to you!!! Enjoy!!
Oh, that really ok:D
About the awards. It`very easy. The first one, it`s like scrapping. And the other one, I have made on my coputer:)
Wib.
Oh, yea, April! I'm so thankful he was listening and that he acted on it! Oh, what fun! I love this movie, too! :-)
I came by early, early before the birds were up to "visit," but your porch light was still off. LOL! I've had insonmia for days. I feel like a vampire.... asleep in the day and awake all night! ;-)
Love to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Praise the Lord for great husbands! :)
How wonderful! What a terrific man you have. He love you so much!
I love musicals too. I have not seen many, but I think I shall add that to my to-do list ")
My hubby took me to see Bebe Neuwirth do a one woman show last weekend. What a pleasure!
Have a great day!
One of my favorite movies as well!
What a sweet husband you have! I always loved that movie and I really love plays. I'm hoping to go to see Wicked in Memphis in June.
How nice you are thought of in a special way, Laura Ingalls! Hope you tell your hubby every day how thankful you are for him! Nice post!
I love Musicals too! April, this was such a sweet post! I love your style of writing friend. As I am reading and though I've never heard your voice, I can almost sort of, kind of, most of the time hear your voice in your posts. Now does this make sense at all!??!?!?
Back to the post, that Chris is definitely a keeper girl! I loved how you really didn't think he was paying that much attention, but to him he was paying alllllllllll the attention in the world. Loved this! This is totally something to be thankful for.
And by the way...I laughed out loud because at about the time you mentioned it...I was wondering what the song had any thing to do with Thankful Thursday. Okay...enough rambling.
Later girl!
I love that movie too!!! You are going to have a great time my friend! I hope you can take pictures.
Thats a great movie but Loooong. I'm sure the play will be even better. Have a great time.
How fun is that? What a wonderful hubby you have.. and HE has a wonderful wife; I'd say you are a "well matched pair"!
Keep singing... and dreaming...
What a wonderful blessing! I know you will enjoy yourself and how nice the whole family is going too.
When I was a toddler I sang the song but chould not say Chitty but instead said the S word instead with the "itty" behind it.Not even having a clue it was a bad word. I would sing it at the top of my lungs and my cousins would laugh so hard. I didn't understand why they were laughing at me but just kept singing. I just thought my wonderful singing brought them joy!
:)
Robin~♥
Hi April
You lucky girl. I wish I could come. I loved that movie too. Do you remember the Toot Sweet song? That was my favorite.
Lindsay
Oh - I loved that movie too! And the song brings back so many childhood memories!
How fun!
XOXOXO
Jen
Oh YAY for you!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!! That is really awesome and I'm so glad you have such a terrific husband - they are rare!
Big hugs!
This would be a fun musical to see! I hope you sing your heart out at home afterwards!! :)
Your husband is a big sweetie!!
I absolutely love musicals...and how sweet of Chris to get tickets for everyone - just because!! Have a wonderful time....
Thanks for stopping by my site and joining in the SITS giveaway. I will be drawing the winner this weekend. Blessings.
I have not seen this movie. I hope you have a great time.
Musicals are soo wonderful!! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!! I love it, what a great movie! What a sweet husband you have. :)
I love it too! I'll be singing the song all day now... You will have such a great time at the show! I replied to your email this morning, but it has bounced back to me. Do you have another email address I could try? Otherwise I will just hand-write it and get it to the post one day soon!!! Blessings! N x
What a sweet hubby you have :) I have a sweetheart now that listens to me too, and it's great.
I love to think back of happy childhood shows, songs, memories. Fun times :)
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