Animal crackers and cocoa to drink,
That is the finest of suppers I think;
When I’m grown up and can have what I please
I think I shall always insist upon these.
What do YOU choose when you’re offered a treat?
When Mother says, “What would you like best to eat?”
Is it waffles and syrup, or cinnamon toast?
It’s cocoa and animals that I love most!
The kitchen’s the coziest place that I know;
The kettle is singing, the stove is aglow,
And there in the twilight, how jolly to see
The cocoa and animals waiting for me.
Daddy and Mother dine later in state,
With Mary to cook for them, Susan to wait;
But they don’t have nearly as much fun as I
Who eat in the kitchen with Nurse standing by;
And Daddy once said, he would like to be me
Having cocoa and animals once more for tea!
Christopher Morley (1890-1957)
The kids were THRILLED with their Animal Crackers and cocoa… As for me, I think, if I could have anything right now, it would be a Muddy Mt.Ashland Mocha from Human Bean and an Apple Fritter… But then, neither of those are allowed on my diet. Oh well!
Please leave a comment for the kids and I, and tell us: “What would you like best to eat?”
lovely! the hot choc looks delish!