Things to remember from Mary Poppins

The adventurers are home, dirty and tired, but having had a good time. Were inspired to watch Disney's Mary Poppins this afternoon by the fantastic work of the camp "queen of the drama" and her crew. 

"Tradition, discipline and rules 

Must be the tools  

Without them: disorder, catastrophe, anarchy

In short, you have a ghastly mess."

~Mr. Banks, on maintaining a proper (British) home.

If you want this choice position

Have a cheery disposition

Rosy cheeks, no warts!

Play games, all sort

You must be kind, you must be witty

Very sweet and fairly pretty

Take us on outings, give us treats

Sing songs, bring sweets

Never be cross or cruel

Never give us castor oil or gruel

Love us as a son and daughter

And never smell of barley water

If you won't scold and dominate us

We will never give you cause to hate us

We won't hide your spectacles 

So you can't see

Put toads in your bed 

Or pepper in your tea

Hurry, Nanny!

Many thanks

Sincerely, 

~Jane and Michael Banks

"Have you lost something?"

~Mary Poppins 

"It is rather like a bear pit, isn't it?"

~Mary Poppins, reacting to a messy room