These past two weeks, I've been babysitting a lot of different "kids from hard places." (When you babysit for free, your schedule books up pretty quickly!)
At one such babysitting gig this evening, I watched The Sound of Music with the elder of the two girls. I was reminded of what a great movie it is, and not just because I adore Julie Andrews (who happened to pen my favorite children's book). As I watched, I thought: this is the dream. To love and nurture seven motherless children, healing their hearts with lots of fresh air, exercise, and a few music lessons. I can do without the dishy but domineering Captain, and I'd definitely rather not have the invading Nazis, but other than that, it's pretty great.
And I know that the idyllic children/new mommy relationship in The Sound of Music bears little resemblance to reality (even though it's based on a true story). But, as I lulled the younger daughter to sleep with another Julie Andrews song, I smiled as my stubborn brain reiterated, that is the dream.
A dream that will need all the love you can give
every day of your life
for as long as you live!
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