And by this, I mean I forget others can watch me belt out my favorite songs while shaking my head, pounding the steering wheel, bouncing in my seat and occasionally closing my eyes to really feel the music.
That's how I roll.
While I was rushing back from the mall yesterday, hoping and praying my super-tired Madeline wouldn't fall asleep until we got home, a really classy country song came on the radio.
It was one of my favorite songs during college. Maybe ever. But there were definitely many, many times I sang this song into a hairbrush in the Linden House.
"Save the Horse, Ride the Cowboy" by Big and Rich.
Much like my recent viewing of While You were Sleeping, I had no problem recalling every single word of these lyrics. So I rocked out each line, trying my best to entertain Madeline before she could fall asleep.
I may or may not have twirl an imaginary lasso in my hand above my head multiple times during each chorus.
As I was singing my heart out, I realized two things:
- The man in the Lexus behind me was very amused.
- This really isn't the best song to serenade to a 1-year-old.
And there you have it. I've learned my best parenting skills from prime-time comedies.
Despite the fantastic entertainment I provided, she still managed to fall asleep. I guess she's seen that song and dance routine too many times.
6 comments:
ahahahaha...oh gosh the mental picture of you was SO funny in my head. :)
Oh and that song sounds really classy-- I CALL IT FIRST FOR MY FIRST DANCE AT MY WEDDING.
See ya soon....
Has Madeline started hairbrush singing yet??? :) Oh Katie, I would pay to catch you singing in your car! :)
Wow, so funny! I think you should add "Soulja Boy" to your routine :-) Brennan really enjoys when I sing Metro Station's "Shake It." Check it out on iTunes...it's a really fun one!
LOL - I will do anything to keep my kids awake in the car especially when we're so close to home. That Friends episode is a classic.
Ha ha ha! That's great. The singing never works to keep mine away for me, either. I try rolling down the window...gives them a good jolt of freezing cold air. :)
I have a bunch of lollipops up front, too, for emergencies. But I tell ya, if they're going to fall asleep, not even the lollies help.
what i'd be more impressed with is if you could have done the crawl while driving. have you watched that footage from that very special performance you and lani gave to that song?
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