… well, that’s ok.
We go through these phases in our home when songs are king. Just the other day my wife was picking up Ava from Pre-school when the teacher pulled her aside. Never a good sign.
Teacher: Do you know that Ava sings a lot?
Wife: Yes. She sings all the time.
Teacher: Today Ava was singing more of what she had to say than actually saying it.
Wife: Yes, that’s normal too. She and her Dad will have whole days where they don’t really talk to each other. Everything will be in song.
Teacher: Oh. Ok
It’s true. I use this tactic as much for an ornery 4 year old as I do to lighten my own mood. When she decides to be a bit difficult I’ll just start singing my demands to her and she can’t help but be disarmed. Feel free to use this yourself. The ability to carry a tune is entirely optional.
The following is a great standby for those days when everyone is feeling just a bit grumpy.
How did you not just BURST while recording that?
magic.
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I can not imagine a day without singing in the house. Though I could easily do without Santa Clause is Coming to Town until next Christmas.
She is adorable!
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I’m always singing out orders in my house. Check this one out.
“Wipe, wipe your bottom.” To the tune of Puff the Magic Dragon. I only have the first line however. Feel free to add more lyrics.
Your daughter is lovely.
Hutch
I was told once that children that live in unhappy environments do not sing. that it’s a dead giveaway.
we do the singing thing too. unfortunately for my children, i do it very badly and loudly.
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I am so glad to know it’s okay to be grumpy, because grumpy AND guilty is really no fun.
This is a great idea. My wife is always amazed when I can come up with my own lyrics to convey a subtle message, which is often about why I should not have to change a diaper or something. I have used this on my daughter, but she’s too young to get it yet. She’ll get there, I hope!
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