Here is an example:
Me: Hi. We will be home on Thursday night at 7.
Everyone in Seattle I love either connected to me by DNA or friendship: OH! We can hardly wait to see
Me: And we can't wait to see you.
Everyone: Oh you'll be here? Awesome! I have a little something for
Me: And I hope you have cocktails for the adults at this party.
Thankfully I am bringing my laptop because while my family is so busy
But our little man is awesome. He is both charming and smart. Here is why everyone who has ever known me would now rather spend time with our two year old:
Last week, our Little Man was playing on his drumset before we left for school. (Merci, to my older brotehr for such a super quiet toy). I told Little Man we had to go.
He said, "I'm just playing the beat, Mommy. "
I applauded his efforts and told him we still needed to leave.
He said, "No Mommy, I just need to play the beat. I have a song in my soul."
A song in my soul? Our son is TWO. Technically, 2. 5. My eyes actually welled up a bit and I wanted to tell him he was a FCKING ROCK STAR but that is not appropriate AT ALL so I settled for giving him a big hug.
He moved me.
And it reminded me of one of my birthday gifts last month. This gift was all my son's idea.
This is when you feel overwhelmed with love for another person, especially when that person is part of you.
Precious boy.
And yes, Little Man, you do have a song in your soul. And I love that you are so loved.
OMG adorable video!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the term for 3 GIANT steps beyond 'cougar'?
ReplyDeleteI am now the official (whatever the above term is plus) groupie in waiting.
When little man is 22 and I am 72, I'll be clamoring with the best of them to get aboard his tour bus. Yes, I will.
What an amazing little guy! You touched my heart with that story.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time!
OMG that is so freakin' gorgeous! What a little looker too! You are in all sorts of trouble later on girl.
ReplyDeleteI was getting all concerned at the beginning of post, going away, excuse me, leaving us!!! Oh but you'll still blog, ok!
xoxo
In case JohnnyMac hasn't got the order of things this is it in descending priority.
ReplyDelete1 The Kid(s)
2 The wife
3 The pets
4 The plants
5 The house
6 The husband
Nature has it's own laws of placement, displacement and replacement.
That little man DOES have a song in his soul! AND some serious rhythm! Hubby IS in a band so I know these things. You need to make sure he is in all kinds of music classes because he truly has a gift. No joking.
ReplyDeleteThat's how rock stars are made.
I love him. And you.
Aw. Now that even affected misanthropic old me. And who can fail to love that line “No Mommy, I just need to play the beat. I have a song in my soul.”?
ReplyDeleteMy two nieces came out with some classics, but nothing to match that.
Great video. What a cutie! Have a great time at home. Being home just does something for the soul. Hope you get to relax.
ReplyDeleteDoes he need a roadie? I'm big and strong and can separate M&Ms. I have the tats and can affect a terribly accurate British roadie accent.
ReplyDeleteThis post and video totally made my eyes well up and heart burst with love too! Just thinking that I have these (although maybe not the song and definately not the drum kit!) tender moments to come.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I may be in a bit of a vunerable mood today, but still.
And I totally relate to everyone being more interested in your Son than you. Whenever I get phone calls from friends and family the first question is "How's the little man?", Never mind how I am ;P
Touching and heartwarming. Enjoy Seattle.
ReplyDeleteWell he is handsome and talented and I'll bet quite the little charmer. Enjoy your time away.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Have a wonderful time on your trip.
ReplyDeleteGreat story. Your little man has an old soul which is a cool thing.
ReplyDeleteAbout Seattle, enjoy time at home and being spoiled, wait, that's your son who will be spoiled.
Have fun - love Seattle.
yep its the same when we go to florida! have a great time with your very precious little rock star!!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a F-ing awesome birthday...congrats!
ReplyDeletesafe travels and pack the mixers carefully.
Have a great visit! No offense, but by the looks of the personality driven little Mac, it's quite no wonder your family considers you 'second tier'!
ReplyDelete:-)
Great video...thanks for sharing it!
How cute! Jammin lil dude ya got there! lol. Happy Birthday and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteThat was one kick-ass b-day present. Go ahead next time and say "freakin' rock star"
ReplyDeleteSafe travels.
What an awesome video! Thanks for sharing it with us. And in my book, your son is one eloquent little dude with the "song in my soul" statement. How cool is that? I can feel a destiny of greatness emerging!!!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you during your travels, and here's a toast to you, that you'll snag some of that attention while your in Seattle. And that you'll be offered a nice cocktail or two so that you may enjoy your trip from the adult side of life.
You are so right that these visits are no longer all about you. Being Nana to 2 Mensa grandsons,7 & 8, my daughter knows who will get the first hugs when I get near them. We miss you as well, but nothing feels as good as that little body wrapped in our arms. They have always been "My babies". Daughter # 1 so kindly gave birth to them for me. The younger of them, on my Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI also bought that grandson, # 2, his first guitar. I love the rocker boy too. Yours has the flair down good.
again ahhh! have a wonderful time with your family!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever do decided to have children someday, I will consult you on the gene pool-issue as in "can I get some of those super cute genes that you obviously have to bring forth an adorable little angel like that"
ReplyDeleteHe is SO cute...hope you have a great time!
ReplyDeleteCute kid. They are all so cute at that age. I think 3 is my favorite. I remember when my 3ish daughter came out with a 5 syllable word one day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little cutie! And such a great gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the video. It really brightened up my day.
That's awesome. And he is adorable, too!
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my 2 cents about this... Yes this happening to me right now... HOWEVER these people need to be around more often like today when son woke up at 6:30 AM.... If they loved their precocious genius so much......Anyways I am just tired.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you recorded his obvious first steps to Rock Star stardom... you can show him this when he's a teenager.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie! Have a great time! I am glad to hear the laptop is also making the trip.
Little man has one BIG heart and some BIG dreams ahead of him! Friggin' adorable!
ReplyDeleteOooh, Seattle! Don't be sleepless while you're there. I have never been so I'm delighted to live vicariously through you and your adventures.
Tell Pearl Jam hello for me. Eddie and I go way back.
I have a song in my soul.
ReplyDeleteGood deal.
My kids have songs in their souls, too - I have a drummer and a guitarist. It isn't so much quiet around here. I'll miss it when school starts.
Noisy toys rock.
(FWIW, my word verification is 'chill')
oh. my. gosh. Your song is SO cute and is TOTALLY a rock star!!!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Seattle as Frasier is my ALL-TIME favourite show and the city always looks so cool. I'll get there someday. :)
Watch out for beavers in Seattle...
ReplyDeleteThat video? Is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny! I always wonder where they come up with these things.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable video!
ReplyDeleteYou'd better watch out - I think you do have a future rock star on your hands! (And you can totally show that video when he becomes famous)!
Keep it up, little man. Chicks dig guys who can play guitar and sing.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome time and a cocktail for me ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeing privvy to the inside "previously unreleased" version of his steps to super-stardom, I have to say two things:
ReplyDelete1. I am SO GLAD you shared this with everyone; and
2. I am really greatful to have a ringside seat for all the upcoming events of the P.O.G.'s gigs that will surely emerge. He is HUGELY talented as I have witnessed firsthand!
You and JMAC have a great time at home - I'll sure be missing all of you!! Had to choke it back this morning rading this post...thanks for that!! Be safe!! Have a GREAT visit!!
TW
Oh my goodness, how adorable!!! :) I hope you all have a wonderful trip. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Can you blame the family for loving him so much? Now that I have a nephew I really don't spend that much time with my sister. I am all about playing with my little monster.
ReplyDeleteHave a fansmashingtastic trip!
That video is just RIDICULOUSLY ADORABLE. Okay, I DO want to have a kid now. Yours makes me want one again (yes, I go back and forth depending on whose kid I'm around).
ReplyDeleteHave a great time while you're home. Sounds like you might get some good 'you' time in there, with all the attention on the Little Man, huh?
Be safe and enjoy... :)
Have a wonderful trip! I had no idea you were raised there. I have family there also.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is the cutest thing ever! And with the infamous drum set! I am so going to get my nephew some drums for christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd you are right. Every time I talk to my sister, it's all about my nephew. When she arrives at my home, I run to pick up Logan and leave her there alone on the doorstep.
I'm pretty sure Little Man is going to be famous some day. And we can all say we "remember when..." Have a super-fun time in Seattle!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie-pie!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally know how you feel... my husband and I joke (but are totally serious) that my mother needs to stop saying she is coming by to see "us", because we all know who she's really coming by to see :)
Awww, oh my goodness, he is SO ADORABLE. And I love the guitar playing-- future megastar in the house! Hehe. Although I hope you still got a cocktail.
ReplyDeleteOh he is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand where you are coming from. But if you think it bad with one kid just try showing up to family functions with triplets. I am still trying to get the heel markers off my face from a function in July. ;)
I love Seattle. I can't wait to get to go back there someday!
ReplyDeleteFirst, your little man is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I do the same thing when people have babies, you disappear and the children are the highlight. It's not that we don't love you (parents), it's just that the children are new and fun. That sounds bad but, really, it's not.
Awwww, I miss my nieces and nephews so much....
ReplyDeletelook at him...he's already got that strumming motion down!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya...my family is more concerned with seeing my kids than me too. However, since my three drive me bananas most of the time, I'm happy for a few minutes to blog in peace! ;) Have a great trip!
I think I spend more time on your blog than any other....love the post, love the replies - and the Prince of Georgia brought a tear or two to my eye, he is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip :)
Awwww! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're from Seattle :D! I live in Vancouver, WA, across the river from Portland. Small, small world. I'm sure the evergreens missed you!
SO stinkin' cute! It's finally as soon as the bambinos come along, the mommies are thrown to the wayside. Ah ha
ReplyDeleteHe is Adorable. And quite the musician :) I'm a music teacher, I should know.
ReplyDeleteUmmm... that little boy is so 'effin cute I may just cry.
ReplyDelete"I have a song in my soul"? What 2 year old says stuff like that?! I LOVE that KID!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're OK too though. You know, in a second tier kinda way ;)
Have a fabulous trip!
p.s. Can you pretty please enable name/url on your comments? Pretty please with a cherry on top?!!
Have a fabulous trip with the Prince! Don't you just love the stuff that comes out of their mouths? Mom oldest son said 'my heart loves your heart' and I about melted :)
ReplyDeletethat is too too awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI know how it is! My parents are way way more into my kids than into me!
Oh, and I know you get a new blog award every week, I really tried to find someone else to give this to, but I don't have that many friends...so you also get the Lemonade Award. Check out my blog for the details.
Adorable! That kid needs a contract, pronto!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time back there in Seattle.
ReplyDeleteYour Fcking Rock Star little man needs to meet my divinely MoFo little crumb because they would be the ideal playmates! Music lovers with soul....
ReplyDeleteHappy travels!
OK, that's officially one of the most talented little guys on the planet. That is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour little guy is adorable!
ReplyDelete...stopping by from SITS...
Steph @ Stick It in the Fridge
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Super cute video, loving it!
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm in T-Town but not too far for a drink :) ... LOL
That is the cutest video ever! Total F*ING rockstar!!
ReplyDeleteYour Little Man is so lovely, and has the cutest smile ever.
ReplyDeleteLoved the video. See, it's all about him now.
We, parents are second class citizens. Same happened to me since I had the kids.
Enjoy Seattle.
Ju :)))
No wonder your family has kind of dismissed you and your mister. I am sure you can't blame them too much.
ReplyDeleteAh-dorable.
Enjoy your trip home!
ReplyDeleteYour little man is way cute!
Oh, and remember to tell your gift-givers... FedEx and UPS do actually deliver stuff to Georgia from Seattle.
"A song in his soul"?! That is genius. He really is gonna be a rock star.
ReplyDeletehow adorable, and never let him stop hearing the music. Did you see August Rush? Great movie.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with family.
xx
He is a cutie patootie! Enjoy being at home.
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky they don't say Jenny who? And this guy is so smart I think he might read oops write your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love that he has a song in his soul. And he even wants to share it.
ReplyDelete"I have a song in my soul". It's poetry. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
What a cutie! You'll probably have to wait til he's 16 before you rate again. ; )
ReplyDeleteThat video is the cutest thing EVER! I've never been to Seattle but always wanted to go.
ReplyDeleteHi me again, have an award for you at The Attic!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Have an aweseome trip!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't worry, my parents no longer know I exist either. Cute little boys just do that I guess.
You're pretty
ReplyDeleteWe bought our girls drums, ukuleles electronic keyboards, guitars, violins and other rattling things and they still play them all. Sometimes I want to kick myself but, I usually just end up laughing and smiling, especially when they are doing karaoke.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice trip home.
Awwww-- weepy, teary choking up here... He's precious, and I'm forwarding this to the mother of my grandson (also 2) right away. Oh yeah, I mean "my daughter."
ReplyDeleteWow little man is AWESOME. I see big things for this guy.
ReplyDeleteOk, even more sad is when I go to my parent's house and my mom is MORE excited to SEE MY PUPS than me. When I walk into the house, mom makes a b-line to the dog. WTF?
Imagine when I have kids? sheesh.
Have a safe trip chickie XOXO
oh...emm...gee....your boy is precious! beyond cute. a song in my soul?!! i'm in love. what a wonderful boy. enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteGOOD LORD! How freakin' cute is that?! I too miss the days when people actually came over to see me or got excited when I came to town - score one for the kids.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Have a blast in Seattle!
ReplyDeleteHoly lord, that is so adorable. Is that Baby Mac himself? What a cutie! And yes, a total rock star.
ReplyDeleteLittle Man has a fan!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Soooo cutesy.
ReplyDeleteLittle Prince of Georgia, perfect name.
Oh my!! What a sweetheart. I adore his guitar playing. He will be a heart breaker when he grows up. Very outgoing like his mommy!!
ReplyDelete"A song in my soul" !!! I would have died on the spot due to overwhelming preciousness. So stinking adorable.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a little rock star already. Better start clearing out the garage tomake room for his band :)
ReplyDeletePhew. I think I'm all caught up now...
I'm seriously all teary. How amazingly sweet (and cute and talented) is he???
ReplyDeleteYou are so blessed to have one another (JM included) :)