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Pwease Don’t Make No Bwussel Spwouts

Mommy I want peanut bubbie ‘n apple sop on taupe
With some send ‘em in
You know that stuff we spwinkle on top
Give me some peanut bubbie ‘n apple sop on taupe
With some send ‘em in
Some send 'em in

Pwease don’t make no bwussel spwouts
No wootabuggies or toynup gweens
They don’t even taste good with send ‘em in
And I think they make people mean

Mommy I want stwawbubbies, nanas and chewwies too
Wiv ice cweam 'n goop
Can we make it in the big bucket
Give me some stwawbubbies, nanas and chewwies too
Wiv ice cweam 'n goop
Ice cream 'n goop

Pwease don’t make no bwussel spwouts
No wootabuggies or toynup gweens
They don’t even taste good with send ‘em in
And I think they make people mean

Mommy I wanna make a birfhday cake samwich
I wanna make a wish
When I blow the candle out
Let me make a birthday cake samwich
Then I'll make a wish
I'll make a wish...

Pwease don’t make no bwussel spwouts
No wootabuggies or toynup gweens
They don’t even taste good with send ‘em in
And I think they make people mean

Pwease don't make no bwussel spwouts
I think they make Mommy mean

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Maybe I should say "bubble sprouts" instead of brussel sprouts to keep it in character with the three year old POV.

Ok, I changed it to "bwussle spwouts". As you might have guessed I never cook them around here so my three-yea-old never says it. If he did--this might be the way he'd say them. He practically has his own language unlike his brother who spoke very clearly at three.

Rofl Vanessa

Too funny Sis! awesome little song you have here. I think Bubble sprouts could work as well but I think it stands well as is too. What a cute little story and the send em' in and making people mean oh my so cute so funny precious even. And I can go for some strubbubies amd ice cream right about now!
BICABH
Derek

Vannessa,

This is so COOL! I love it and want it on the "Take It to Heart" Sing Your Way to Better Health first CD. The kid talk, along with the three year old's viewpoint on dietary practices is marvelous.

There were some foods--at least one the same as you've noted here--that I, too, hated as a child, but was encouraged to eat anyway. Curious thing is, now that I'm older, I actually like quite a few of those things I didn't when I was in the process of having my tastebuds trained as a kid. Maybe is it "spinal nostaligia", or something. How could they have gone from not tasting good then, to tasting just fine now?

I know our tastebuds actually replace themselves every 17 days. So if you eat a food or foods you really don't like for 17 days in a row, overriding your disinclination and even gag reflex out of a knowledge that the particular food is actually beneficial for your nourishment--on day 18 you'll wake up with a new set of taste buds that will have a hankering for those very flavors. Still, I'm not sure that is what occurred with brussel sprouts and me. Why did I not like them then, and do like them--and a great many other flavors--now?

I think I've actually gotten adventurous with seeking out new taste sensations after all the exposure to good vegetarian cooking among our varied ethnic groups during our five years in Hawaii. Once at our Diamondhead church potluck, I had eight items on my plate--most of which I had never seen before. It turned out those eight items were from eight different nationalities of our members who attended there.

One of my all time favorite vegan resturants in Hawaii is run by the Hara Krishnas up off Pali Highway. It is connected with their temple there. They don't believe in having sex, except for purpose of procreation. Another of their four cardinal tenants is no soda pop. As a result of their beliefs narrowing the gratification of their senses, taste of food becomes a major issue. (No meat, either, of course. And chanting their rosary for two hours minimum every day. That's the four big rules I recall.) They describe themselves as a "kitchen religion". And they make some outstanding and tasty vegan foods. It was the last place I ate with a group of my students before I left the islands.

Keep writing these. I do want this one. Have you set it to music?

Skip

Thanks Derek and Skip,

No haven't really tried to. My usual way is to write the words first. Then sit down and sing them. I tried to sing them to my boys yesterday and they were laughing so much that I just laughed along with them and then finished getting them ready for church. Didn't try to sing it anymore. But, I'll sit down with the guitar later and try again. Do you hear a melody?

The other day I finally found my very first lyric ever written. It was a children's healthy habits song. Rhymes aren't consistent and the melody was to Row Row Row Your Boat. But, I actually like children's songs to be set to those kind of tunes. I should probably consider writing them with the various melodic structures in front of me to make it easier. LOL.

Vanessa

Vanessa,
that's cute.

John

Preshus Vanessa

I've managed to translate most of this, but what's "send em in"...you know, the stuff you sprinkle on taupe

Nice to see you settled back in...

Hugs,
John

Definitely a Really CUTE Song, Sissy!

I musta been a Weird Kid..'cuz I've always liked Brussels Sprout AND Rutabaggas...(Turnips & parsnips were a Diffo Matter...tho I love 'em Now!)

Think kids actually NEED that Extra-Sugar in their Diets..'cuz they're SO Active, compared to adults.

"Send 'em in" is 3-yr-oldese for "Cinnamon", BurleyBud'!

Raw Spinach I'd love, tho think I'll pass on Turnip Greens, raw Or Cooked.

"KUDOS" on a lotta Fun..whatever Age ya Are! (Oh, think I read somewhere that Kids' Stomaches have a HARD time digesting the Oxalic Acid in Spinach..& it's actually Not ALL that Good For Them..'til they've grown older.)

Good Luck with this Dandy!

Big BB Hugs,
Stan

Vanessa, this is so cute. I'm not sure what "send 'em in" is, either unless you mean cinnamon??!! My only nit is rather than "make", I'd use cook for clarification. Kids are so concrete in their thinking.......like me, for example. LOL!

And I think they make people mean

I thought that was so perfect Vanessa....that a child would think that some of the less delightful vegetables might make some one mean... made me laugh out loud...Good....

Ok..with a bit of help I've figured out send'im...but what is a chewwie? (don't think i spelled that right)...

and one thing I wondered about..but if I'm the only one...ignore please..... I think this is so good and so cute... I'm wondering the birthday wish..?..should it be hinted at some how before that the song is leading there or not? Maybe....something simple and not too intrusive like...something in a spoken
introduction....What would you like me to make for your birthday? just a thought gal....

Cute writing,
Kaley

Thanks John H,

Thanks John V,

BBStan's right. It's cinnamon. That's exactly how my three-year-old says it. In fact that's what inspired the whole lyric. Well, I pieced together some other inspirations as well. For one, Derek's comment about "yukky" in regards to Brussel sprouts. My 3-y.o. hasn't ever tasted them. But, he would say "yukky" to something he doesn't like or that his brother doesn't like. Right now he's a regular parrot.

Vanessa

Hi BBStan,

Really? I'm surprised. Most kids wouldn't like Brussel sprouts. Do tell your secret. Not that kids really need them or any other vegetable. They really don't. The only reason parents need to introduce them regularly and see that a few bites get eaten is so they develop a taste for them when they do need them later in life. That's what the dieticians say and I believe it. (Course they've gotten a lot smarter in recent years. When I was a kid most dieticians had a LOT of misinformation. Probably still do but they're LOTS closer to the truth than they've ever been. My kids get plenty of sugar I'm sure. They're Daddy eats cookies and snack items and they do too. I try to refrain but will admit to a chocolate addiction. I do try to make it dark chocolate as much as possible. Lately, I've been very good though. No sweets for over a week now. And actually I'm not missing them. I'm so relieved to finally be feeling a bit better today, I think I'd have eaten a parsnip if it would have helped.

big lshug,
Vanessa

Now parsnips? I've never tasted those. Are they hot? Isn't there a song about a parsnip somewhere? If not somebody should write one. That's a neat word.

Hey you are right on the money about spinach. The oxalic acid. Learned that back in 1990 or so when I attended an International Congress on Nutrition in Washington DC. My church paid my expenses to the conference. I got to hear doctors and nutritionists from around the globe. Never will forget that experience.

With apologies to Mark Knopfler, author

EVERYTHING WAS IN THERE
THAT YOU'D WANT TO SEE
CORNED BEEF AND ONIONS
AND TRUE LOVE
TURNIPS AND TINNED TOMATOES
PARSNIPS AND A FEW POTATOES
A COUPLE EXTRA BLESSINGS
FROM ABOVE

NOW THIS HERE MINGLE-MANGLE
WAS MY BEST ONE YET
A BIG OLD BAD GOULASH
WORTH WAITING FOR
AND I'M JUST ABOUT TO DIP MY CAN
TASTE SOME BROTHERHOOD OF MAN
WHEN I GET A FEELING
THAT THERE'S A FLAW

WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN
WAS IT YOU
WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN STEW
I CLOSE MY EYES
FOR JUST A MINUTE
WHAT DO YOU DO
WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN STEW

YOU WON'T FIND SELF-IMPROVEMENT OR PHILOSOPHY
IN A DUMPSTER SITTING BY
THE KITCHEN DOOR
THERE'S PLENTY LEEK AND HUMBLE PIE
AIN'T TOO MUCH HAM ON RYE
SOMETIMES I WONDER
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR

BUT A SPOONFUL OF FORGIVENESS
GOES A LONG, LONG WAY
AND WE ALL SHOULD DO OUR BEST
TO GET ALONG
ADD A PINCH OF KINDNESS CRUMBLING
TO YOUR LOVING DUMPLING
OKRA FOR THICKENING
WHEN SOMETHING'S WRONG

BUT WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN
WAS IT YOU
WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN STEW
I CLOSE MY EYES
FOR JUST A MINUTE
WHAT DO YOU DO
WHO PUT OLD PIGWEED
IN THE MULLIGAN STEW


Never heard of this before but I found it while looking for a song with "parsnips" in it. Never heard of pigweed either. So, here it is:

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/s80.pdf

Vanessa

Hi Tricia,

Yeah, I went back and forth on "cook" vs. "make". Started out as cook. Then when I got to the very last part (tag) I pictured the singer making his wish to God in heaven. My kids pray about unusual things often. They direct their thoughts about all sorts of stuff to heaven. So, it seemed natural to have the lyric be directed at God in the end. And he does make Brussel sprouts. That subtle point may not come out in this but that's ok.

I'm still debating putting in a possible "bake" or "boil". Would give me some alliteration there. But, then I don't hear a 3-yr.-old being so specific. They make mud pies and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and all sorts of stuff. And you're right, they often take things literal. Once when my little sister Sandi and I were coloring and drawing together, I said, "Let's make a little dot." (meaning a polka dot) She quickly shot back, "No! I want to make a little Lois!" Lois was Dot's sister and they wre two of my Mom's closest friends. However, even at three, Sandi was able to distinguish what I meant (or what she thought I meant). I was not suggesting we were going to create another Dot (or even draw Dot). But, had I been talking about Dot, the person (short for Dorothy), I would have been suggesting we draw Dot--rather than create Dot. In fact, she began to draw her own view of Dot, the lady on her paper. I like to remind her of the story since she doesn't remember. Thanks for reminding me again.

Language is fun and it's incredibly fun to be a part of teaching it to children. I've never stressed out over the little misunderstandings children have over concrete vs. abstract. They unfold naturally over time and usually their brains sort all the patterns out in due time (given good role models). Occasionally I will repeat things correctly for my kids in order to reduce confusion unless it appears to frustrate them. (My Mother was a great role model at this). She was also balanced at it and even though she didn't repeat our baby talk to us like my aunt did, she knew when to enjoy the humor that arises with language development.

My six-year-old is at the place where lots of words with dual meanings and strange usages are coming into view for him. He is sorting it out. And I help him less now unless he asks. He often does though. He has never thought he needed help with too many things. So, I respect his desire to be independent with his language development sometimes. He got the biggest kick out of the Brussel Sprouts song. His little brother did too though. And I don't think with his little brother's temperament, he was, or ever will be offended about me parodying his speech in a song. If that's what it's called.

Thanks for making me think about my choice of words. Who knows what to do to raise children right. I probably don't.

You've done a great job with your Ant Bite Boogie CD. My kids enjoy all those songs. Especially Ant Bite Boogie! Even though my kids had fun singing along with "Pwease Don't Make No Bwussle Spwouts", I don't think they get the full message of the song. The full message is geared to an adult audience who will benefit from hearing a child's POV about dietary restrictions and the sometimes over zealous ways some misguided martyrs misapply what they've learned in their own households. My hope is this little number taken in the right spirit will lighten up some of the more "militant meanies" out there. (Yep, I know there's four fingers pointing back at me

Vanessa

Vanessa,

I grew up eating pig weed. It grew, along with "Lambs' Quarter", between the rows of other things we grew in our nearly acre large garden beside the house I grew up in in Centralia, Washington. We harvested it while weeding our planted vegtables (no one has to plant either pigs' weed or lambs' quarter, it just came up), boiled it, and squeezed lemon juice on it. It is very similar to spinach or Swiss Chard cooked. A dark green leafy herb like Popeye would favor.

Skip

Hi Kaley,

Please pardon my dilinquence on your very good guestion and your thoughtful observation. I appreciate your contributions and suggestions of areas I might expand or polish.

Ok, important things first.

A chewwie is Bing Cwosbie's favowite food. You know those things you put on top of banana splits? I know the word looks like it comes from a foreign tongue. Well it sorta does come to think of it.

On the birthday cake concern---I'm still thinking on that. Thanks for encouraging that.

I'm tickled you laughed with me on this one. That means a lot coming from someone I consider to be a children's literary/musical genius. Thanks for sending some kid friendly musedust my way. I made that word up. It means I'm giving you credit for the smidget of your talent that dripped over and landed on my pen.

hugs,
Vanessa

Vanessa,

This is almost as cute as you! And I confess...about 2/3 of the time I have no clue what 3 and 4 year olds are saying. It was like that even when MY kids were that age. My former wife, their mother, was my interpreter. My "Kid Babble Decoder" has never worked! But, I did get "Send 'em in" on first read...yippee!

When my son, Scott, was that age, spaghetti was "getti". And all words that began with a vowel...well, he determined that they all needed an "H" in front of them. "Ice" was "Hice", etc.

This was thoroughly enjoyable read. It has touches of the "Kaley Factor", but with the awesome "V-Stamp" all over it. Very nice, indeed!

Alan

Hi Alan,

The V-stamp!!! Oh my! I guess I'll have to make my own stamp (I hear they let you do that now with the postal service. Very flattering words you're dishing out. Hey, I'm so happy for your fabulous news and hope Helen is continuing to do well. I know you must be on cloud nine right now. Like TampaStan says, "Couldn't have happened for two better [folks]."

Yes, kids say the strangest things and we still have trouble decoding everything our 3-yr-old says. Lately his favorite sayings are "run for your LIFE". There's another equally as sensational one he's saying that has slipped my mind right now. Both were picked up at preschool. Kids! They're full of song fodder for sure.

Many happy pain free days for you and Helen in the days ahead.

Thanks for your prayers in regard for my BIL recently. Yes, God sustained us through that time and something incredible was accomplished behind the scenes and one day I'll understand it all and say, "wouldn't have it any other way". Till then I'll trust Him. He's there on our mountains as well as our valleys. He's already accomplishing something in my home I thought would never happen. And for that I'm tremendously grateful too.

Thanks for your super generous words Alan. And hugs to you and Helen.

Vanessa

Vammessa.

Write down those cute sayings of your learning to talk children now before you forget them. When my sons were at that stage, their speech was some of the most creative and original I'd ever heard. (My English as a second language students later came close in communicating their thoughts with limited English vocabulary in papers for my classes. Sheer poetry.) I was certain I'd be able to recall it all later--it was so cute, and I was so impressed. Right?

Wrong! I've forgotten loads of great lines because I didn't simply write it down as it happened.

Only line I can recall at this point 20 plus years later is one my younger son, Nathan, spoke at age 2 after his brother Matthew, age 3, had been beating up on him and biting him all day. I saw Nathan standing quietly off to the side in the living room, caught up in some quiet moments of meditation. I asked, "Nathan, what are you thinking about?" He said, "I'm making cookies in my heart for my brother."

I still think that is one of the best lines on brotherly love (particularly after the pounding he'd been taking all day) that I've heard anywhere ever. Got to write a lyric to it some day for his grandkids.

I'm so glad for Allen and Helen. God answered our prayers.

Keep writing.

Skip

Your best writing so far IMO

Here:

Then I'll make a wish
I'll make a wish...

I think you should say:

Then I'll make a wish
And my wish we be...........Pwease don’t make..... etc

Awww..Vanessa this is just adorable. I can hear a little kid saying this..although I think I'd consider switching that BWUSSEL to BWUSSO...since little kids usually don't pronounce the L when it is at the end of a word. Often becomes an O sound. JMO of course!! Only thing I did not get was the chewwies. Shoulda got that one cause I grew up on a chewwy farm!! LOL CUTE CUTE CUTE!!

Hugs,
Bobbie

Hi Samuel,

That would work too probably. My reason for choosing a different line there was related to the POV. I'm not sure I hear a 3-yr-old phrasing it that way. However, two to three-year-olds DO repeat things a lot. They like to hear certain words and of course they have a limited vocabulary so repetition helps them sound like everyone else. It's really funny when they are first beginning to talk (at earlier ages). It's mostly all gibberish but they babble on and on in a sing song fashion with all the elements of speech except for intelligible meaning to others (THEY know what they are saying).

Thank you for coming back to visit. I'm tickled you like this one better than my others. You ever done any 3-yr-old impersonations?

Vanessa

Hi Ms. Bobbie,

Means a lot to me that you consider this adorable. You've certainly been an excellent role model in that department (as well as Kaley). Thanks for your kind words.

I should try to come up with a tune and teach it to my very own three yr. old who inspired it. He's right here singing Jesus Loves me in perfect pitch. We always knew he was our musician ever since the day he held the maestro baton over the breakfast table pointing out which person was to sing which part of the Christmas song he was directing. That was before he could talk or sing himself. He's always come alive at the sounds of music.

While I was having devotion this morning he was sitting on my lap cuddling 'cos it's cool here. I follow my morning devotions on the net (at http://www.ssnet.org ) but he assumed I was writing a song. He said, Mommy sing the Christmas song. He loves my 12 days of Christmas song and will have it all learned probably before Christmas. We'll see. It's probably to long for him but I see he's ready to start recording now that he's able to memorize Jesus Loves Me.

Well, I better stop babbling and get breakfast and laundry going soon.

hugs,
Vanessa

Hi Vanessa,

Great little song and so true for most kids.

Believe it or not I have a five year old grand daughter who loves her “Bwussel Spwouts”

She’ll push the red meats and starchy foods aside and go after the veggies.

I’m sure she’d get a kick out of your song

Good luck with it.
Bill

Vanessa,

I think you've got a hit here. Good work! Also, it directs attention in a most winsome way to those things that can benefit people's health. A very worthy song, IMO. I want to hear it when it is set to music, and either obtain your permission to use it in connection with our "Take It to Heart" public health education work, or be able to sing it myself. I know people will love this as much as I do.

Yesterday Judi and I drove 140 miles each way up to Maine to have the "Take It to Heart" health van winterized and general maintinence done on it. We had to leave it there, and come on home in our own car. On the way back we stopped to eat at a Ruby Tuesdays. I go for their incredible salad bar with no limits. Sitting next to us at the bar were two ladies talking about health related matters. One had stopped smoking a week earlier for the second time.

That morning I had been impressed during my own devotions to tuck one of our "How Much Would You Pay for 7-12 Years of Healthy Life" with its Seven Bible Secrets of Good Health details into my shirt pocket. I knew I was going to meet someone during that day I would need to give that particular tract to.

I thought it might be Dr. Tim, my chiropractor. He is involved in a modality of treatment and lifestyle education that has its roots in the chance discovery of a "Mesmurizer" back in the 1800's. While many of the practices parallel certain aspects of our own lifestyle, the root philosophy that underlies it is Pantheistic, rather than Theistic. Some chiropractors adhere to this belief system, while others do not, of course. It wasn't him I was to share the tract on Bible health with, however.

Then I thought that it might be a new power walking friend over at the Mall, Ray. He is a 63 year old retired educator who walks 4 one mile laps every day except Sunday in the Peabody Mall, a favorite exercize venue with the active, early-morning senior citizen crowd. I went an extra lap in addition to the two I had planned simply because I found him so intreging and missed my count. He's definately a healthy guy and sharp as a whip intellectually. But it wasn't him.

It wasn't until the two ladies at the bar began talking health issues that the Spirit told me, "This is why you were to put the tract into your pocket this morning." I said, "Oh. I'll give it to her, then" out loud. I am going to be careful not to talk back to the Holy Spirit like he was a third party sitting at the table with Judi and I. People might not understand what was going on.

"I couldn't help but overhear what you were discussing," I told the ladies. "Congratulations on your week smoke free! I am a health educator. What you have done is a big thing. It is tougher to stop smoking that to kick heroine. Most who do so successfully make the attempt 10 to 12 times." When I handed the recently ex-smoker the leaflet, and she saw it was connected with religion, she said, "I don't wish to have this, thank you. There are many people trying to tell me about good health from many different religious backgrounds. I want to stop smoking, but I don't want that kind of thing."

I would have accepted the leaflet back from her, but the other woman reached out and took it instead. She was interested. I said to the first woman, "If you don't wish to gain weight while stopping smoking, you will need to move to a non-animal products diet. You can eat as much fruits, whole grains, vegtables, and legumes as you wish and you will not gain weight during this time."

The other woman began offering her own health suggestions. I know she meant well, but I also know if the lady follows her suggestions (eating plenty of nuts whenever a nicotine craving hits, for instance) she'll blow up like a balloon in her weight gain. Way too many calories, and probably excess sodium as well unless she gets the non-salted nuts. A small handful of nuts each day is all that is needed--and it is needed.

I am finding there is a great deal of concern about health free floating in our society at present, and a whole lot of it is without either a basis in ancient wisdom, or in what can be verified factually from actual outcomes based testing by modern science. I can see the great need for basic instruction in these matters, and the fact that society wide concerns in this area opens many people's interest to investigate.

Before we left, I congratulated the lady who had stopped smoking again, wished her well, and told the other woman I was glad to have met her as well. The advice giver had our health tract in her hand when we left. If she's willing to learn from it, she'll be giving far better advice in the future than she was able to achieve--with all the best intentions, but without a sound knowledge base to work from--when we first met.

Glad you're doing your bit here to enlighten the corner where you are. You have the advantage of actually knowing what you are talking about in these matters--and come from a people with a scientifically verified major increase in both health and longevity as a result.

Keep writing.

Skip

Vanessa,

I bet you are suspicious of writing that come too easy because you might think that "really good lyrics" should be hard to write. The adage in songwriting, or any kind of writing for that matter, is: "Write what you know", and I bet you "know" kids and food really well. When Sugarland artist Jennifer Nettles sang her heart out on the CMA awards singing "Stay", she knew what she was singing about because she lived it. Direct experience is the best fodder for a song.

Oh, and about 3-year-olds, my wife ran a day care center for 15 years and her favorite "people" in the world are 3 and 4-year olds. Mine too I think.

I don't like brussell sprouts either, I sympathize
Unique here, so I'd like to say great job on that
Sounds like the baby has a jersey accent haha
Good luck with it

Hi Bill,

That's wonderful your five-year-old grand daughter loves her veggies. Mine love salad. Carrots have always been a favorite along with raw broccoli. And of course fruit. They don't care for beans but they like peas. Neither of mine are crazy about potatoes---they'd rather have salad?? Last week I sent a radish with a smiley face on it (carved out) and it came back all in one piece. But, I figure it I make the veggies smile now---later they'll still be friends with them.

Hey, I'll share this with your grand daughter when it gets a melody and gets recorded. Thanks for visiting.

Vanessa

Hi Pastor Skip,

Of course you can sing this and include it on your CD. I still don't have a tune. Haven't been playing or singing much lately. Kinda in the middle of getting ready for Thanksgiving. I did play a couple of songs a few weeks ago for some friends of ours who came over to play dominos. (Not Beth's song). And they were very complimentary. They listen to country and he said I needed to pitch one of the songs to somebody (can't remember their name right now). Besides that, I played a couple of songs for the inmates last week. I didn't make it to Women's Retreat this year due to the problems I was having with my health at the time. I'm getting better little by little. After I've been back to walking for several weeks I'll be even better though I expect. So, I should be back to composing in a couple months maybe.

Of course if someone else hears a melody and wants to collab, I'd consider a collaboration on this one. I always like to reserve the right to compose another melody later on if I decide to. Let me know if you know of anyone who might want to compose a melody for this one.

I can't wait to hear your CD.

Manessa

(that's how kids usually mispronounce my name---I notice you were using 'kidspeak' when writing my name the other day)

Thanx 4 da grin.....

Made my Monday morning, now how many times do you hear THAT about your work?

This was great, sweetie...

Hi Snake,

Not often. In fact I think you are the very first one to say that!!! So, now you made my Monday morning.

Blessings,
Vanessa

Hi Samuel,

Nah, I don't know enough to be suspicious. LOL. Every now and then when I write everything just seems right. When that happens I don't question it. Thanks for stopping by again. Let me know if you hear something.

Vanessa

Hi Again Big Sis!

After a long hiuatis (sheesh how ya spell that?) I am back I enjoyed my time off of work though was awesome to have some good quality time with the family(Susan & Bella and puppies) Oh did I forget to mention? Before the beginning of the vacation we got another little puppy. He was already named winston so we decided to keep it. At any rate before I ramble any further lol. I was part of the inspiration? I remember something about yucky and brussel sprouts (nice to know I am still a child at heart). But I can't clearly recall from where? Was it from yuor song on eating well helping you live longer? Maybe that was it lol. Hope thinga are well for you and I enjoyed the song with the parsnips line very cool only Mark could pull that one off lol.
BICABH
Derek
PS I live very close to Washington so maybe I'll have to check out that pig weed stuff lol

Hi Derek,

I'm not sure I know how to spell hiatus either. It's one of those unusual words. Yes, that's where you made the comment that sparked this one along. Thanks for that! I think you even used the green face. Maybe. Anyway it reminded me of the days when my brother used to eat turnips and other greens. He HATED them. And he would never swallow them. My sister hated avocados. The texture was all it took for her. No need for epicac syrup for her. Just a spoonful of avocado. Needless to say, she never had to eat them after my Mother discovered THAT little detail 'bout 'em.

Let me know how that pigweed tastes. Better check it out and make sure it's not mind altering or anything. LOL. BTW, who's Mark? Should I know him? Does he impersonate kids? My youngest is still singing it--the parsnips song. He's got the first five verses learned and performed it last night for us with his little guitar. (strumming all open strings)

Good to see ya back and posting.

biCash,
Vanessa

Hi Sissy! Vanessy

wet me twy on dis lyttle gwuy speeg oops neber mibd lol. Mark is Mark Knoppfler I think that's who you said wrote the song with the pigweed and parsnips lol. Funny about avocados I never could stand em when I was younger. Still not my absolute favorite though I do like Guacomole. Now the funny thing is Susan used to hate the things. Completely detested even the idea of them. That said now she can't get enough of em (talk about an aquired taste lol. I would love to a hear a work tape of your son singing and playing this one now that would be worth sending out with the Christmas cards this year (for you I mean). Maybe we should write some songs about other yucky foods? I can't stand beets specially when they pickle em
BICABH
Derek