Simple-But-Important Parenting Lessons

22 February, 2006

"When you need me, but do not want me, then I will stay. When you want me, but do not need me, then I have to go."

That is a part of the scripts when Nanny McPhee warns the children on her first arrival. The movie was as great as the weather we had yesterday. The temperature was bit warm on 50s but then dropped to 30s this morning with 2 or 3 inches falling snow on the ground. The storyline of the movie is quite simple. It's about the only nanny who is able to take control of seven exceedingly ill-behaved children. How do I say the only nanny? Because the children run off 17 previous nannies who couldn't stand to face their outrageous behaviors. Nanny McPhee has a mission to teach the kids with 5 life lessons such as: saying "please" and "thank you", going to bed exactly when they are told, getting up on time, and bearing the consequences of their actions. The parent also learns to listen to his children so he returns to being a good father to them. The peak of their misbehavior turns down to shimmer when the children decide to lie about being sick so that they can get their own way but they are suddenly tucked into bed. It seems they quickly discover the truth of the wisdom saying, "Be careful what you wish for, you might get it." Anyhow, the movie ends up with such fairy tale happiness.


We did enjoy the movie as we did enjoy the food in San Vito restaurant where we were dining at before heading to the movie. I think this is the hilarious movie of the year I've ever seen. I'd highly recommend this to people who have enjoyed 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' movie (both old and new versions) and certainly who need to laugh out loud.

My valentine's homemade cake in this picture has nothing to do with Nanny McPhee. I just want to share that I felt wonderful on Valentine's day.