January 18, 2007

Gratuitous Domestic Posting (TM)

My brother's family gave the five year old Llama-ette a recorder for her recent birthday.

I always suspected my sister-in-law didn't really like me much, but I never thought she'd play dirty.

My nephew's birthday isn't all that far off. I'm thinking......drum set?

Posted by Robert at January 18, 2007 09:25 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Drums all the way or a harmonica or even better bag pipes.

Posted by: phin at January 18, 2007 10:15 AM

Oh, bagpipes is hitting below the belt. Stick with bongos.

Posted by: Zendo Deb at January 18, 2007 10:20 AM

As long as he's got Scot's blood in him, go for bagpipes. (You're just honoring his culture.)

Posted by: rbj at January 18, 2007 10:58 AM

Definitely bagpipes.

Or the official Dick van Dyke one man band set up, complete with cymbals between the knees.

Posted by: Steve the llamabutcher at January 18, 2007 11:36 AM

Well, there was the Simpsons "Sherry Boppins" episode where Groundskeeper Willie played the Dick van Dyke role, which I think involved knee cymbals and bagpipes. Even better, he did the "Maniac" number from Flashdance, and doused himself with water at the climax.

I mean, if you're looking for something in the way of overwhelming counterattacks.

Posted by: utron at January 18, 2007 12:04 PM

It's spelled "dirrty" I think.

Posted by: agent bedhead at January 18, 2007 12:41 PM

Drums are good, as are bagpipes and knee cymbals, but drums aren't portable and the pipes have too much of a learning curve wherein the tyke might give up too soon. I vote for standard cymbals, which are portable and have a satisfyingly deafening crash to them.

Posted by: tee bee at January 18, 2007 02:33 PM

You know, brass has a special way of helping family, friends, neighbors greet the new day.

Say, trumpet maybe. Bugles are less expensive yet just as grating when played poorly.

Posted by: Gary at January 18, 2007 02:50 PM

I'll agree with Gary, adding that bugles can also be used much more effectively by a 5yr old as weapons against humans, four-legged pets, and Frenchified coffee tables.

Posted by: Steve the LLamabutcher at January 18, 2007 03:08 PM