I have a few, but for some reason Carly Simon's "You're So Vain," makes me laugh and giddy and feel like dancing and singing. I did it yesterday when I heard the song in Walgreen's with Annabelle.
How many people in your life could this chorus describe? Ha ha!
You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't You?
Anyway, I feel the same way about David Lee Roth's "Yankee Rose." It just makes me want to go back to gymnastics or cheer at that pep rally. LOL. Reminds me of good times in my life.
What songs make you want to sing and dance in public? (Whether you actually do it is irrelevant.)
Today as we were driving this song came on and Anna said, "I like this song -- who sings this song?" It was funny. She's in question mode 24/7. Anyway, here's her cute recommendation: "Fireflies" by Owl City.
Sample lyric (I approve of the whimsical quality here):
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs From ten thousand lightning bugs As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head A sock hop beneath my bed A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
Cute no?
In other news, happy birthday to Gavin and to my friend Ray -- a Valentine's Day baby. Also to sis-in-law, Cathy (missed by a few days -- I'm not back in the blogging groove) and other sis-in-law, Leigh Ayn (early by a few). Then there's Cari. A good friend from college whom I don't see much anymore. Still think of her on her birthday though and wish her well.
I haven't felt much like chatting lately. Not that I am ever chatting, it's just me posting. Or, sometimes, Andy. I feel somewhat glum.
But Annabelle did tell me she liked a song today, so I thought I would share her music choice of the day with you: "Forever Young" by Alphaville. Random happenstance that we heard that song today and she told me, "I like this music." So here ya go. Old school alternative or something like that. And weird video.
New pix online. If you have a Flickr account be sure to sign in. I am not sharing all of my pictures with the masses, so you will miss some if you don't. Ask me if you have issues getting a flickr account. You shouldn't. It's free and easy. But if you do, let us know.
And last night I thought Mya on "Dancing With the Stars" was awesome. Kelly Osbourne is my favorite, but she isn't the best.
Annabelle is so funny. I've been singing Spinal Tap's "Listen to the Flower People" -- a parody of a 1960s flower power song -- a lot lately. Annabelle has started to enjoy this and sometimes sings along. It is so cute. Today as I was singing it she said, "I like that song, Mommy likes it too."
Sometimes you just lose it. Last night I wanted to chuck the whole blog and return to my old-school journaling: In a book, on paper, which I still do, though not as much as I used to.
I changed my mind I guess.
I worked out twice in the span of 24 hours -- yeah, that's a big deal for me. So out of shape I am. But, exercise clears your head. I decided I need the blog. For me. There are many reasons, but mainly it's just to share what's going on with our family and friends across the miles. And, to document Annabelle's funny, interesting and amazing journey through childhood. I also use it to think out loud. My friend Gina called it stream-of-consciousness, which made me laugh. It's not my intent to be that random (or tedious!), but I suppose I am at times. Andy, when he posts (after my badgering him -- usually!), is much more point-driven.
I write because I've always written -- for as long as I can remember. I haven't always shared it online, but I find it freeing in some ways to just put this stuff out there -- to be open about my thoughts and feelings, my fears as a parent and as a human being, and who I am.
So I shall soldier on. This little blog doesn't see too much traffic -- about 15 a day, on average. I always appreciate the readers, but I've come to realize that it is for me that I write this blog -- even if nobody but me reads it or cares.
Gina had a patient the other day who said, "I don't live in your world, I'm just visiting." If you're still out there, I thank you for coming by and reading -- and for taking a step -- albeit briefly -- into my world.
Because it's not a blog by me without a (seemingly) random thought, I'll let the "Bosom Buddies" theme song, er, Billy Joel, do the rest of the talking. Dedication across the miles: To Jen who loved Peter Scolari!
We went and looked at Mother's Day Out, er, pre-school programs for "Two's" (as they like to call it). They are half-day (four-hour), twice-a-week programs. We saw several really good options. Of course, the one we liked the most has a ridiculously long waiting list.
I am not sure what we are going to do yet. It was very interesting to see the differences in programs. Though, to say the prospect of allowing her to go to one of these programs causes great consternation would be an understatement. I am still not sure I can let her go. If she's ready to go? Is it right for her to go? Etc.
*
In other news, I've meant to blog about this, but kept forgetting. When Mimi arrived on Wednesday, Annabelle saw her and said, "Hi Mimi ... Boys????" She wanted to know if Mimi had brought C- and J- (her cousins who'd recently visited). I felt bad for her and it was also adorable, which brings me back to the top of the page and the reason I am looking for a little program for her -- so she can make some friends.
I am going to tell you something exciting then show you something exciting. I am trying to think of a delicate way to put this. Annabelle used the ladies room like big girl today. *cheers and applause for her* We were very excited. Now I know she's just a step away from cars and boys.
And, I give you, Annabelle's favorite music video.
