Monchhichi Memories
Beo had one of these to keep him safe at night.
I was telling "A" about this little monkey doll I had when I was little, because sometimes "A" will bring out the stuffed animals, and line them along side her. They make her feel good, and I find it pretty cute.
So, I go on to explain to her about this little stuffed monkey that I used to sleep with, and how I used to be able to stick it's thumb into it's mouth. Out of nowhere, she stops me and says, "Oh, you mean Monchhichi (Mon-she-she)!? "What the hell is a Moo-she-sh...," she stops and in mid sentence and proceeds to sing this song.
Monchhichi Monchhichi
oh so soft and cuddly
with your thumb in your mouth you're really sweet
love to wiggle those little feet
la la la
la la la
happy happy Monchhichi
(spastic childish scream "I LOVE YOU MONCHHICHI!")
Monchhichi, monchhichi,
oh so soft and cuddly,
with their thumb in their mouth they're really neat,
fun to wiggle their little feet!
la la la
la la la
I was beside myself. "What the hell are you talking about," I said laughing. "A" told me that that was the song to the toy I used to have. It was amazing. Twenty some-odd years, and I never knew the name of the toy. I searched high, and low to find the American version of the song that she sang, but I guess it's a rare find from all the sites I visited. Here is one version in French, and there was actually a cartoon for it when it came out in 1974. It was like the Teletubbies on acid. I didn't even think that was possible.
Along with that, I had a blanket that my Mother had to replace three times because I ran around with it everywhere. It was whitish blue with satin lining the edges that I used to rub through my fingers inch by inch. Ah, the funny things we did as kids.
A few more of my favorite things.
posted by Beo @ 12:59 PM
8 Comments:
You're just a little Linus, arn't you.
I'm housesitting and sleeping on a bed of stuffed animals. I never really had a thing for them myself as a kid. But now they're so useful. I can fling them at the dog when she won't stop barking. (That's a joke)
My cousin used to have a blankie when he was little, looked just like that one! One thumb in his mouth, and in the other hand, between his forefinger and thumb, his blankie... Hee hee. Haven't thought of that in years... :)
Hey Astro, just as long as it's a bed and not an alley right now, we're happy. And tell the dog "Pada". I think that's Portuguese for quiet.
Hey Cantellya. I used my middle and forefinger, and I just found out one of my co-workers did the same too! I guess a little childhood O.C.D. is good for the soul. :)
i had a teddy bear called Georgie (real name George) who went with me everywhere until i was about 5.
they refused to allow him in the kindergarden.
he was the only one who truly understood me, and listened to everything i said without saying anything back. he was a good listener :)
Hey Still, funny how it's hard to find a real life Georgie sometimes, huh?:)
OMG I had one of those too!! Monchhichhi!!!! You always stir up so many happy memories for me!!! Thanks
I remember Monchichi! As soon as I saw the title of the post I was singing the song to myself.
Your welcome Jill. Glad to help.:)
Yeah Sylvana, they were the best. And unbeleivably still in production. I hope they're around for me to give to my children one day.:)
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