"When I grow up, I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I need to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you're grown up. And when I grow up, I will be smart enough to answer all The questions that you need to know The answers to before you're grown up. And when I grow up, I will eat sweets every day, On the way to work, and I will Go to bed late every night. And I will wake up When the sun comes up, and I Will watch cartoons until my eyes go square, And I won't care 'cause I'll be all grown up." -From "Matilda the Musical" Last night, my mother and daughter, Megan went to see the middle school production of "Matilda the Musical Jr.". Two years, ago, right before the world shut down, we sat in the same theater to see the middle school students perform Frozen. I remember the crowded lobby and how just a week later being in a crowd would seem unheard of. I was glad that the students were able to perform the play without their masks- I'm guessing they must have practiced the entire thing while wearing masks since the mandate was only lifted on Wednesday. It was so nice to be able to see their whole faces and hear their voices as they sang. One of my son's friend's older sister had the leading role of Matilda. She was excellent! I was so impressed by the confidence, poise and skill of all the performers. My song to anchor today is from the show. My daughter sang this song in her winter concert at the end of January. It's such a sweet song about the things kids think they will do when they are all grown up. If you've never heard it, you can see it here: After the show, we picked up my son, Alex and the four of us went to Friendly's. My mom had coffee, I had tea and the kids had food and then ice cream even though it was already after 9pm! My children adore my mom who of course adores them back and it was good to be together.
To end, I'll connect back to the song. What did you think you would be able to do as a grown up when you were a kid? I love the line about eating sweets every day- if only! :)
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I love this show! Well, I loved the book, the movie was terrific but I truly LOVE THIS SHOW! I am going to see it tomorrow with a friend and her 10 year old son. I'm excited to revisit it and happy to hear it is being embraced everywhere in theaters small and large! And I remember clearly believing that when I grew up I would be able to eat sweets whenever I wanted! Thanks for this post.
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Brian Rozinsky
3/5/2022 05:44:57 pm
When I was a kid, what *did* I think I would be able to do as a grown up? Not far different from now, I suspect I wasn't taking such a long view. Or maybe I haven't grown up yet 😧 Your slice did stir up some vivid sensory memories I have of long-ago visits to Friendly's! (mmm... peanut-butter sauce sundaes... mmm.... coffee Fribbles...)
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3/5/2022 06:03:54 pm
So sweet. I love that you shared the song and lyrics.
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