I'm not sure how this started but we seem to have created a new evening ritual. Every night after the kids are fed, (occasionally) bathed, and PJ'd, we all snuggle in together to watch "
Phineas and Ferb." It's on at 7 in our time zone and is less than 15 minutes long so it's the perfect last little thing to do before bed. The kids think it is a big treat to have the TV on after dinner and all four of us find the show hilarious. It's a testament to how a bit of structure encourages creativity, too; there are recurring themes, plot points, and even dialogue in every episode, yet each one is clever and funny.
All day long now we sing this song and imitate the villian, Doofenschmirtz, saying "Ah... Perry the Platypus!" Both kids can do a dead-on impression.
So that makes me smile. And so does
Magpie, who gave me a You Make Me Smile award. Awww! Thanks M. I could pass this along to dozens of you, but I single out
Lady M for her astonishing ability to post cheerfully every single day; and
Christina and
Jennifer for
Haiku Friday. I love
playing along--and reading--as often as I can.
7 comments:
I don't think I've ever seen that before. It looks cute!
You are too kind! Smiles all around.
Aw - and the video looks cute!
Aw, thanks! I'm just glad people have fun with Haiku Fridays! I never expected it to spread the way it has.
Knowing you enjoy it makes me smile, too!
Hi, my name is Dan Povenmire and I am the co-creator of Phineas and Ferb. I also do the voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz. My writing partner, Swampy and I found your blog and it gave us such a warm feeling to think that our work has become part of your family ritual. You have made our day.
In March the show is going to be on for a full half hour but only once a week (on Saturdays). I hope you will continue to watch and enjoy with your family.
I've never seen that cartoon, but it looks like a lot of fun!
oooooh... and the co-creator dropped by I see now! Wow!
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