Alla Hoo Hoo has been giving Mr3 dancing lessons. His newfound skills appeared, quite suddenly, during dinner about a week ago. He put down his fork, stood up, took a step back and began to move, overtaken by an urge he could not explain.
He was a whirling dervish of clapping, foot stomping, knee slapping beauty in red flannel pyjamas. His blonde hair flew as he turned faster and faster, cheeks reddening with effort, eyes sparkling with joy.
The Builder and I could only sit, open-mouthed, and take it all in. It was like watching someone possessed.
The actual dance itself is difficult to describe. Imagine a slapping/tapping/Lederhosen style of Germanic origin, crossed with an Irish jig and some Scottish sword work.
Spectacular does not begin to describe it.
He is earnest about practising his new moves. Willing to demonstrate them at the drop of a hat.
He told me that his âfriendâ Alla Hoo Hoo taught him everything she knows. At all the parties they frequent together, no doubt. Which, it transpires, they attend in her purple forklift.
How she manages the complexity of moves in her âbig shoesâ is quite beyond me, but he assures me that she always wears purple shoes and thatâs the secret.
Sometimes, I wonder about Alla Hoo Hoo. The other day, we were driving around when Mr3 suddenly burst into song. A song that Mr6 didnât know and hadnât taught him. A song that I hadnât taught him. A song that Iâm pretty sure The Builder doesnât know.
âDid you learn that at preschool?â I asked, after the requisite round of applause and effusive compliments on his singing that he requires. Nay, demands.
âNo,â he said, serene, looking out the window. âAlla Hoo Hoo taught me.â
Mr6 and I were silent. Our eyes met in the mirror. WonderingâĻ Well, wouldn’t you?
You do have to wonder sometimes, don’t you? It’s impossible for me not to think deliciously ridiculous thoughts about sweet little ghost friends. Having said that I had (non-ghostly) imaginary friends when I was small. I can assure you they were still quite vividly real to me.
This story makes me jealous, I don’t remember having an imaginary friend as a child and it sounds like so much fun!
kid dancing is the best – so original!
Yes, it was about the time that the Munchkin started doing moonwalks and backspins in the kitchen, with the lights out, a torch providing a spotlight, that we thought some real dancing lessons were in order – pity Alla Hoo Hoo wasn’t available, would have been a lot cheaper!
Missed this the first time, so nice to catch on the Rewind!
This was my first introduction to Alla Hoo Hoo and I loved it so much I had to dig through past posts. Bit sad to hear Alla Hoo Hoo has left the fold and moved of Sydney in May. I wonder if my little girl will end up with an imaginary friend although she has quite a few good friends at Childcare so that might be enough.
I’m surprised my eldest hasn’t got a “friend” like Alla Hoo Hoo. He’s got a fantastic imagination AND some spectacular dance moves đ
We’ve had a Hassie, a Mody and now we have an Arby who have all performed a similar role in our household. Although Mody was always naughty!
And as an ex Highland dancer I’m delighted to hear about the Scottish Sword work.
Rewinding the weekend. Loving trying to visualise the dance! The Germanic/Irish/Scottish number sounds quite spectacular. I think there’s nothing sweeter for a Mummy to see one of her babes turning on some moves. Thanks for sharing the fun!
Your WR link is done so I shall remedy so that others can share the love of Alla Hoo Hoo. Oh how I miss her! Bron’s idea about a book is brilliant. You simply must! Thanks for Rewinding x
Thank you so much Crazy Garden Lady. Your comment completely made my day. đ
I’m with PinkPatentMaryJanes – I want an Alla Hoo Hoo as well!
I introduced my Mum to your blog last night, specifically Mr3 and Alla Hoo Hoo, and it completely made her day, so thank you.
Next time, can I suggest, you grab the video so we can indeed share in this amazing dance – it sounds FAB. I wish I had a fried like Alla Hoo Hoo too.
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I love the cute stories on your blog – you need to grab a camcorder and capture some of Mr3’s moves!
Nice!! Imagine what a fun-filled world it would be if there were more Ally Hoo Hoo’s around.
ALso, do you have a picture of this pink fibro, perchance? I’m intrigued…
OMG! Your DH got up and actually danced without a gun to his head or being threatened with no sex til the next millennium? Can you clone him pls?
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ha, cute! I love when my daughters ‘friend’ Eliza makes appearances. Eliza is always so polite and loves to hear stories about when Cake was a baby.
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Doo doo doo doo. Wondering, indeed….
Will Alla hoo hoo come and teach me to boogie? Man, do I need some lessons
Alla hoo hoo sounds very educational đ I’ve just found you via fybf and will have to read more (and will be following you đ )
Gorgeous! Alla Hoo Hoo sounds like lots of fun! We were watching our guys dance at thier first disco last weekend, hilarious! So much fun was being had on that dance floor while hubby & I were watching on in tears & fits of laughter – priceless. Thanks for popping over & leaving your lovely comment..
i agree with maxabella – you have the makings of a great book there! Alla Hoo Hoo sounds like so much fun…..i could do with some of her dancing lessons
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The very idea that Alla Hoo Hoo might really exist is magical. I just love her. Could you pretty please with vodka on top write a children’s book about her so we can all bring a little piece of her into our children’s lives? The book would, of course, be credited to Mr 3 and dedicated to imaginary friends, wherever they may be.
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So jealous – my daughter has a friend but his name is ‘Dark Eye’ count your blessings my friend, count your blessings!
Oh, I want an Alla Hoo Hoo!
I am also beginning to think Alla Hoo Hoo is real. Either that or you have one hell of a budding writer there. Mr 3 sounds awesome. I think you need to get him started in the theatre asap.
That is so cute! My Master 5 has a band of creatures that he calls ‘The Little Fuzzies’ that occasionally accompany us places but nothing as extravagant as Alla Hoo Hoo. She sounds quite the riot. Maybe I need to get her to teach me how to dance…
Give that boy a show! It would be fantastic. I’d pay good money to see that kind of dancing. Better than Riverdance, better than A Chorus Line or MJ’s Smooth Criminal (which is my son’s favourite routine at the moment – when he does the sideways slope, he usually falls over).
I’m beginning to think Alla Hoo Hoo is really……alive.
I can feel a childrens book coming on… “The Wacky Adventures of Alla Hoo Hoo”.
@Shauna He is a cracker, it’s true. đ
Mr 3 sounds absolutely brilliant
I am loving the Alla Hoo Hoo Chronicles. She sounds like the best kind of friend ever. So much fun to be had!