Parenting a la Rossini

It has been some time since I've posted a MidWeekMuse, so this might be considered … an easing back into the habit?

It came to mind the other day because, well, some days parenting looks like this film, 3:12-6:45.

Then your other half comes home, and it looks more like 7:25-8:49.

Then you try to put the children to bed, and it looks like 18:56-20:51.

Then when they're asleep … I'll let you select your favorite part of the conclusion.  Zitti, ziti, piano, piano?  Or Amore e fede eterna si vegga in voi regnar?

Oh, and, fwiw,"Who's Afraid of Opera" is a great series for kids.