Spinoff thread for Mommies

[SarahMB]

The thread about singing gave me an idea for what I hope is an interesting question.

Most moms sing to their babies, whether we should or not
And most of us have special songs for each baby. What were/are YOUR songs?

For Marc, it was "You Are My Sunshine". He's 7 now, so if I start singing it, he yells "Hey, I'm not a baby anymore!".

For Courtney, I sang "More Than Words". A few years ago, she actually found a Mother's Day card with a CD containing that single and got it for me. Ok, yeah, that made me bawl like a baby.

[frankykeno]

Wow this thread takes me back.....and yes I did sing to the babies (poor dears, it's amazing they can even hear nowadays!)


For Katelyn is was..."K-K-K-Katy, beautiful Katy,
You're the only g-g-g-girl that I adore;
When the m-m-m-moon shines,
Over the c-c-c-cowshed,
I'll be waiting at the k-k-k-kitchen door."


I know, odd song from the around 1920 to sing to a baby but she adored it.

Because I was raised by my scots grandmother I heard a lot of her nursery songs so naturally those became my favorites to sing to my own babes.

Ali Bali, Wee Willie Winkie, and some odd song I've never known the title to but was all about a little birdie doing it's "business" on the window sill LOL. I also loved to sing them You Are My Sunshine and Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

[JLC]

I sang hymns and such to my babies. Amazing Grace always seemed to be the most soothing for both them and for me.


Also, when my 2nd child was born, I wrote a lullaby to him and sang it both to him and his brother that was born many years later.

I'll write the words...but I wish I could sing it for ya...

Wavin' wavin' wavin' little arms, little arms
Kicking kicking kicking little legs
Grinnin' grinnin' grinnin' little charms, little charms
Nodding nodding nodding little head.

Sleepy little eyes, looking up at me
Sweetest, purest blue that you could ever see!
When I talk to God, I tell Him gratefully,
Thank You for the boy that You have given me!

Wavin' wavin' wavin' little arms, little arms
Kicking kicking kicking little legs
Grinnin' grinnin' grinnin' little charms, little charms
Nodding nodding nodding little head.

Soon your little hands will learn to wave bye bye,
Learn to play with toys, and reach up for the sky!
I'll lead you in God's ways, so He'll be glorified,
I dedicate you son, to the Lord Most High!

Wavin' wavin' wavin' little arms, little arms
Kicking kicking kicking little legs
Grinnin' grinnin' grinnin' little charms, little charms
Nodding nodding nodding little head.

Nodding...nodding...nodding...little head....





Makes me miss having a baby to sing to.....

[neilgolli]

Alright, while I'm not a Mom, I am a full time stay at home dad that gets to play with snakes all day

Our first son is now 7 months old and I also sing your my sunshine to him at-least 10 times a day.... He by far and away is the single greatest gift, most wonderful treasure in the world.





Growing up I pretty much raised my sister (16 years younger) and remember rocking her to sleep singing "you are so beautiful to me"

[SarahMB]

Awwww, you all are making me get a little teary! And miss having sweet smelling babies to cuddle.

Gorgeous boy you have there, Neil, those brown eyes are amazing. And of course I should have said parents, Daddies sing too, stay-at-home or not.

[Ironhead]

[QUOTE=neilgolli]Alright, while I'm not a Mom, I am a full time stay at home dad that gets to play with snakes all day

Not a mom here either...just a stay at home dad and grandpa. I always sang "You are so beautiful" (at least I think that is the name of it) to my kids and still do to my granddaughter.

[frankykeno]

Ack I'm all teary now! Quick who has a baby that needs rocked!

Judy, that's a beautiful song you composed. I know in my heart your children will treasure it and hopefully sing it to your grandbabies one day.

Kudos to all the moms and dads that raise these little bundles of joy. They are our most precious gifts to ourselves and the world they will walk into.

[Ladydragon]

aww.. I sang all kinds of songs to my kids...I too am amazed they can hear. Wee Willie Winkie, mockingbird, to name two and of course, if the radio was on, I sang whatever song was playing. My youngest is almost a month old now.. and I think she likes country music, she gives a crooked smile when I sing to her.

here she is, sorry just had to show her off:

[SarahMB]

Hehe, never apologize for showing off such a pretty little girl, Lady!

[Ladydragon]

heh.. thanx.. I love to show off all my kids, but I also know how some people feel being subjected to photos of kids or grandkids.. I say phooey on them, but gotta respect their feelings on the matter too. I try to keep peace..... but thank you on the compliment of my little girl.