Hi Lynne :
There was an old lady who lived in a shoe
She had so many children, she didn't know what to do,
She gave them broth, without any bread,
Then whipped them soundly,
And put them to bed.
[Joseph Robson's and Gurtan Garlands version 1794.
There were many other versions in the 18th and19th Century.
Well, poor thing.... Eh, and poor children....
And maybe for today, we can think of ladies and women who cope with many children and lots more, but do they whip their children, well whoever does for entertainment, might be in real trouble today....
There was an old lady who lived in a shoe
She had so many children, she didn't know what to do,
She gave them broth, without any bread,
Then whipped them soundly,
And put them to bed.
[Joseph Robson's and Gurtan Garlands version 1794.
There were many other versions in the 18th and19th Century.
Well, poor thing.... Eh, and poor children....
And maybe for today, we can think of ladies and women who cope with many children and lots more, but do they whip their children, well whoever does for entertainment, might be in real trouble today....
