A couple of months ago, a girl in our ward sent out an email asking if anyone wanted some old VHS movies. There was a small list that included A Little Princess, Jumanji, The Sound of Music, and some others. I wrote back and she gave me the three listed above. Gracie has loved the Little Princess movie and I finally talked her into watching The Sound of Music on Saturday.
For those who don't know, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this movie. As a young girl I got the double VHS version of this movie for Christmas and must have watched it daily. I could simply not get enough and was just captured by its magic and beauty. My high school did this play when I was a senior and I played Louisa. Even after a million practices and watching this movie probably more than any movie I've ever watched- I still can't get enough. And... Gracie must be my daughter and kindred spirit.
Gracie watched the full (I swear 3 hour) movie on Saturday(with me), Sunday (with the family), and begged me first thing this morning to watch it. I turned her down at first and told her she could listen to the soundtrack, which I have on my ipod. Gracie pulled a chair up right in front of the speakers and sat there just listening to the ENTIRE soundtrack. 20 minutes later she begged again to watch The Sound of Music. I couldn't resist because I know how she feels :) This isn't just casual watching, either. We're talking, "I'll eat lunch when it's over" with her full attention glued to the show. It brings such a smile to my face- EXCEPT for the rule that Gracie made that I can't sing along (which makes me laugh--of course my 3 year old would have to make that rule for her annoying mother).
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That makes me laugh...I too LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that movie! The girls enjoyed it, the boys endured it and thought the VonTrapp boys were "gay!" It was so funny when we were taking pictures at the temple my kids wanted to get in the cuckoo position like the Von Trapp kids on the temple stairs and Mike had now idea what they were talking about! It's one of my favorite pics from the wedding.
Ditto. I was surprised when I found out none of Will's family has ever watched it. I was a little crushed when they didn't even show a desire either. Here's the new rule next time Gracie wants to watch it: "I'll turn it on ONLY if mom can sing with it:)"
What a crafty girl you are! Hey I talked to Collette today and she said you are coming this summer to Utah. We will be in St. George around the 18th. Lets for sure get together!!
That is a great story! I love that movie too, though perhaps not as much as you and Gracie. Did you ever get to see those hills when you were on the mission?
that is the cutest thing ever. I love that that is her fave movie now. I haven't seen it in so long but it is a classic great movie.
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