Human Songbook

One of the most favorite times of the day for me is "rock rock" time.  Back in the day it was with 2 twins sitting on my lap, then it turned into snuggle time with Bessie Boo and currently, it is my special, alone time with Ben.

The room is always dark, except for the soft light on the sound machine.  Together we are snuggled in the chair with Foo Foo, blanky and the other necessary animal or object for the night.  We always begin  the same way, saying our prayers.  After we have thanked the Lord above for all the family members, dogs and cartoon characters, we begin our songs.  

With Charlie, Wy and Bess song selection was never a big deal.  Sweet Baby James or Swallowed in the Sea were the 2 favorites of C and W.  Bessie was You are My Sunshine and Somewhere Over The Rainbow.  But my one-of-a-kind Ben... he prefers to have a wide variety and selection of "rock rock" songs.  

Typically, we average about 7-8 songs with those being repeated MULTIPLE times!  It is a long process.  Ben begins by telling me he wants the "Buzz" song (AKA - You Got a Friend in Me from ToyStory).  After 1 line, we move to the "Cars" song (Life if a Highway).  Finally, our third standard is any Annie song (Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life, Let's Go To the Movies).  From here there is no rhyme or reason to the song selection because he then begins naming anything or anyone and asking for their song.  "Otis song", "Foo Foo song", "Wy song".  You name it- according to Ben, it has a song!   

Lucky for me, I am working with a 2 year old here because the words, tunes or sensibility of these "songs" is often very questionable.  Sometimes, I just sing animal noises to a happy tune- that seems to satisfy.  Then there are times, I get super lucky and can make up a quick ditty about the topic!  

What never fails though is I will only be 1 (maybe 2) lines in when the little love changes it up and on me and repeats over and over which song he wants next, despite my current musical creation!  

In the end, prayers are said and songs are sung.  And even if I have to make up ridiculous songs about off the wall topics, my cherished snuggle time happens.  The way that little boys body lays against my chest as we pray, sing and cuddle is priceless in every form.  

Sweet Ben- you are growing too fast for my liking!  Thank for the "biiiiiiig hugs" you love to give me, the slobbery kisses you plant on my cheeks and the sweet words of "I luh you momma" that you say.  My heart loves you  more and more each and every minute!