I hope you dance
I am typing slowly as a certain young man is sleeping peacefully on my chest. We decided that a musical interlude was called for as he's been fussy - yesterday we ended up at the doc's because of a terrible sore stomach and gas, most likely indigestion caused by yours truly, the bad mommy who ate orange chicken without thinking too much about it. Oops.
So, I put on an old CD of mine from Israel called הכבש הששה עשר or for those without Hebrew font or knowledge, "The Sixteenth Sheep", a children's album put out some time ago by some famous Israeli singers/songwriters. It's absolutely wonderful and clever, both lyrically as well as musically. When it came out in Israel, it made big waves and several of the songs were on top 100 lists - but that's Israel for you. Speaking of which, I know I have readers from Israel ... any baby music recommendations? And that's not just directed at the Israelis amongst you, btw.
So Imri and I danced to the music - he listened intently to the music and my singing, his bright eyes looking at me, at the light in the room, at everything until he drifted asleep in my arms. And I started to cry ... a fleeting memory to carry with me forever, my infant son slowly falling asleep in my arms as we dance.
My sweet sweet Imri. This feeling is something well and truly beyond happiness, beautiful boy. I love you so much.
So, I put on an old CD of mine from Israel called הכבש הששה עשר or for those without Hebrew font or knowledge, "The Sixteenth Sheep", a children's album put out some time ago by some famous Israeli singers/songwriters. It's absolutely wonderful and clever, both lyrically as well as musically. When it came out in Israel, it made big waves and several of the songs were on top 100 lists - but that's Israel for you. Speaking of which, I know I have readers from Israel ... any baby music recommendations? And that's not just directed at the Israelis amongst you, btw.
So Imri and I danced to the music - he listened intently to the music and my singing, his bright eyes looking at me, at the light in the room, at everything until he drifted asleep in my arms. And I started to cry ... a fleeting memory to carry with me forever, my infant son slowly falling asleep in my arms as we dance.
My sweet sweet Imri. This feeling is something well and truly beyond happiness, beautiful boy. I love you so much.
posted by K|nneret at 1:15 PM
5 Comments:
He is so beautiful.
Re: Music
I like "Really Rosie" and "Peter, Paul and Mommy"
Hi, I finally found you. Its Heather Buchanan an old friend from Winnipeg. Your baby is beautiful, I'm so happy for you. I have 2 kids and living on Vancouver Island. You can reach me at heatherbuchanan509@hotmail.com if you want to. I'd love to hear from you. You sound so happy, I'm glad you have such a beautiful little boy. Take care
He is absolutely amazing!
Congratulations.
I am so happy for you and your wonderful family.
He is just gorgeous!
OMG you made me cry. Imri is just gorgeous.
Simon adores my singing and dancing with him...we do everything from Barenaked Ladies to Gerber Bathtime CD to The Clash and U2 to Lullaby, a collection of world music designed to help baby fall asleep. I find he loves anything and everything. I too have become overcome with emotion while singing to (now with! - he tries to hum along!) him...it's definitely one of those mommy moments I treasure.
I'm so very happy for you.
Hi, delurking here because I'm one of your readers from Israel :), and incidentally I grew up in MD. Let's see...music...the only thing I can think of offhand specifically for kids is the 100 kid's songs album thing (you know with the really big book that goes with it), that's a classic and they probably sell it at the Jewish book store in Wheaton or Israeli accents. Otherwise the double CD of Leah Goldberg songs comes to mind, all female singers singing her songs/poetry. It has the whole female, sense of continuity/history, soothing vibe to it. Not specifically for kiddies, but a great album. I'll keep my eyes open here and let you know. Anyway, I've been reading you for a while and just want to wish you a Mazal tov. And if you want anything from Israel I'll be home in June :).
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