Mike and I thought it would be great to get out of the house. Even if it was just to drive to CVS pick up a prescription and drive to Lowe's for a quick purchase. Out of pure inspiration (and kindness to Mike's mom Brenda) we decided not to leave the girls with Brenda and take them both with us.
The trip started beautifully. Lily started screaming the second we placed her in her car seat. Not to be out-done, Addison piped in as well. Determined, we put them in the car and drove off...screaming billowing from the Xterra. Without consulting one another, Mike and I started singing...loudly...Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (yes, Mike has learned the words). Lily was enchanted and stopped screaming. Addison lowered her volumn. A rendition of A-B-C (yes, Mike does know most of the words) and all crying had stopped.
In CVS Addison started crying again. Back in the car and Twinkle, Twinkle and A-B-C were not enough. Mike started the ND fight song (of course he knows the words), I joined in, Addison stopped crying.
We made our purchase at Lowe's, back in the car...Addison crying again. Hmmm. Twinkle, Twinkle, A-B-C, ND fight song....not enough. OK. The only song that came to mind was When you Wish Upon a Star. I don't know the words. Mike certainly doesn't know them. But we mumbled through a bit and once again Addison was appeased.
So apparently each time in the car Addison expects a new song. Suggestions and lyrics are welcome!
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I always loved it when my parents sang "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog." Also, "Going to the Chapel," "Leaving On a Jetplane," "Up, Up and Away," "My Girl," "Black and White," "Windy." We were a sing-songy family, I guess. Love your blog, did I already say that, or just think it? Congrats on the twins. I'm PG with SA DE twins, myself.
Hi Lynette
I've been singing Leaving on a jet plane but now will have to add your suggestionsto my "play" list.
Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy!
Teresa
Was it a coincidence that you should pick two songs with the same melody (Twinkle Twinkle and the A-B-C Song)? I guess you looked to find Coma's range and stuck with it. Smart move.
My email has been out of whack, so I just got this link from Nancy Kelly.
Congrats!
Dave Mc
I don't know how you could not have included They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love. And How Can I Keep From Singing has got to be in your repertoire. Love, Pop
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Like all good jolly fellows
I drink my whiskey clear.
I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluva engineer.
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And put her on the campus to cheer the brave and bold.
but if I had a son sir, I'd tell you what he'd do. He would yell "To Hell with Georgia" like his Daddy used to do.
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A college bell to put it in and clapper to stir it round.
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