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
