Where's Mary Poppins When You Need Her?

As I browsed through my email this afternoon, my two oldest children were lying on the living room floor watching Mary Poppins.  She is one of their "favorite people in the world" and they have often discussed the idea that if I were ever unable to take care of them for a week or two Mary Poppins would be their first pick for a nanny.  Despite her stern demeanor and no-nonsense approach to childish indiscretions, they appreciate the order she brings to the Banks' home and the change brought to the children's behavior through her tough love.