Incy Wincy Spider

From the Wikipedia
"It is often chanted rather than sung. Recitation of the rhyme is often combined with actions representing the words. For the first (and last) line, alternately touch the thumb of one hand to the index finger of the other. For "Down came the rain" hold both hands up and wiggle the fingers as you lower the hands. For "washed the spider out" sweep the hands to the side. For the third line bring both hands up and then to the sides to sweep out a semi-circle (the sun). Then wiggle the fingers upwards (to show the rain drying in the sun), and repeat the thumb/index finger movement to indicate the spider climbing up the spout"

Dad and Mom have been singing this to me for a while now. I recognize it so well that as soon as they start it, I put my hands up to show Incy Wincy Spider going up. And I also enact the "washed up" spider. Judging by the delight on their faces you would think I won the nobel prize or something equivalent.

There's also "Row Row your boat", which I learn at the nursery. I do the action of rowing the boat during the opening verse and increase the tempo with the line " Merrilly Merilly Merilly Merilly Life is but a dream". It is amusing to some people. They find it funnier still when I put my hands on my ears during the verse " If you see a crocodile, don’t forget to scream".

I feel self conscious by this adoration, but also feel a sense of pride. I must be doing something right if I can make my parents happy.

Mind you, it takes very little from me to make these two swell with pride.