Thanks to all the thank-you's from the last song, which I admit was a bit "Mickey Mouse!" Now, for all you "Sound of Music" fans I present the following, Based On Actual Observation and Scientific Evidence (tiny teeth marks!): Emmett's List of "My Favorite Things" (tune: My Favorite Things) Nathaniel's sweatshirt and Johanna's sneaker Little toys that come equipped with a squeaker The shiniest, tiniest baubles and rings-- These are a few of my favorite things! Car keys and house keys and warm fuzzy slippers Pocket-sized purses that close up with zippers Hammers and screwdrivers, any old tool-- These are just some of the things that are cool! I'm a ferret Full of merit Pleased by every Thing I see-- As soon as I've spied it I've already decided It has to belong to ME! Bags made of paper and bags made of plastic Headbands and ribbons and bows-on-elastic Jounce-y and bounce-y toys dangling from strings-- These are a few of my favorite things! Little board books that come from the library (Ones that are small enough for me to carry) Hairbrushes, toothbrushes, an empty cup-- These are all things that I love to pick up! To ignore me Doesn't floor me I don't really Give a hoot-- I simply retire So I can admire My beautiful pile Of LOOT! Packages, boxes, junk mail and letters, Shoes-es and socks-es and hand-knitted sweaters, Buttons and belt-loops, a ski mask and glove-- These are just some of the things that I love! Towels and washcloths and old magazines, Lefse and raisins, sausage and green beans, The curly cord hanging from the telephone-- These are the things I must have for my own! When I spy a Brand-new object That I think is Mighty fine I simply inspect it, Select it, Collect it-- And boast that it's mine, All MINE! lyrics c 1994 Cait Poulechat Kate Pappas [log in to unmask] Enjoy! [Posted in FML issue 0725]