Even though we own this movie and my kids have seen it before my boys were really excited. The reason: Cherry Coke Floats. I don’t typically drink caffeinated sodas, but when I was younger and when I would go to Ruby’s I always wanted a Cherry Coke. It was the perfect treat for the musical Bye Bye Birdie. It was Georgiana’s first time having soda and she didn’t want to stop sucking on the straw. I typically save soda for when we potty train, but I couldn’t leave her out of the fun. Draco’s soda choice is Caffeine Free Diet Coke.
I love the song “One Boy”. Draco even recognized Kim as Ann Margaret from Newsies last week. My boys favorite part is when Conrad Birdie dances funny in the beginning. Or when the school boys chant, “We hate you Conrad” {Language Warning!} And when the tortoise is given a substance that makes him walk fast. That is pretty much Gandalf’s favorite part. And lastly when Hugo punches Conrad. I love listening to them crack up while watching this movie.
This week there wasn’t any deep discussion about the movie. I taught my kids what it meant to be drafted into war. And we talked about how it’s never a good idea to try and make other people jealous. Mostly we laughed together. I love sharing fun musicals with my kids. I always liked watching this when I was younger.
Cherry Coke Float
Cherry Coke
Vanilla ice cream
Candied Cherries
Scoop up your ice cream and top with soda and a cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Don’t they look adorable?
Grady and I were so blessed to be able to celebrate 13 years last month. He is so dear to me. He seriously makes me laugh everyday. I am so thankful for our temple marriage. I am so thankful that he will be my one boy “forever and ever”. He is so patient with me. He is so kind and forgiving. He does such a great job serving and helping our family. I am so glad we have a “permanent understanding”. I love him more and more everyday. I love watching him read to our children and take time to listen to them or play with them. I love hours of talking. I love our silly inside jokes or the way our minds think alike. I love the twinkle in his eyes and his amazing dance moves. I love his big heart and his testimony. And I love being his wife and best friend. And I love that he let me finish this Cherry Coke Float because it was really yummy.
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