And the Winner is...

Dear Lily,

As you may recall, in the May 1st posting entitled 'Waxing Poetic,' we had a little contest for all the readers. The winner was our dear friend Robert from The Woodlands, Texas!! Congratulations, Robert!! It looks like somebody was paying attention in senior English class! The prize was an exclusive interview with the Lily Blog which is posted below.

Lily Blog (LB): What three pieces of advice would you give to Lily?

Woodlands Robert (WR): #1 - Move at your own pace, there is no set standard for infant/toddler milestones. #2 - If you can help it, grow some teeth as early as you can, it'll be easier on Mom & Dad when it comes to food.  #3 - Be good to Mom & Dad, raising you isn't easy no matter what anyone says.

LB: What two foreign countries should Lily travel to by the time she's 25? Why?

WR: I think you should visit Wales, it's a hidden gem. I also quite like France. Any country hosting a World Cup would also suffice.

Photo of Swansea Marina from Trawler Road.  Photo courtesy of Simon Morrison.

LB: What musician/band should Lily familiarize herself with to be musically well-rounded?

WR: I was listening to Fela Kuti this morning with Alan and we both love it. It has it all, and it's a sound you wouldn't hear unless someone recommended it to you....pass it on.

LB: Speaking of music...mommy loves John, daddy's into Paul. Who wins?

WR: I'm s guitar kind of guy, George wins.

The Fab Four.  US Library of Congress, United Press International.

LB: Is Elmo put on this Earth for good, or is he an agent of evil?

WR: Elmo is definitely a force of good in the world, not only is he funny but he's caring, curious and helpful.

LB: Of the popular children's show, Yo Gabba Gabba!, what are your thoughts?

WR: Yo Gabba Gabba! is also another force for good in the world. It takes music more familiar to people of your parents' generation and teaches us all lessons that not only are timeless but are character-building. Yo Gabba Gabba! is good for the whole family.

LB: Which is stronger, the immovable force or the irresistible object?

WR: I'm going with the immovable object here.

LB: What is your favorite color?

WR: My favorite color is white, it can be difficult to make other colors without it. 

Robert went on and added that, "Lily, all of this is well and good but I can hardly wait to meet you. You have wonderful people for parents and I know they'll do good by you. You are a lucky girl."

Thank you, Robert, for your time and your kind words. Your check's in the mail.