I was going to call it the Top 10, but David Letterman already uses that. Also. I was a little afraid that one week I may only have 7 or 8 in my list. I would hate to have to throw in a couple of duds just to round out the 10.
This week, Top 10 songs for a baby video. Here they are in no particular order. Feel free to pick your favourite or add your own.
Ordinary Miracle by Sarah McLachlan
Mozart's Lullaby
I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride
Baby Baby by Amy Grant
Closer by Better Than Ezra
Here I Am by Bryan Adams
I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You by Savage Garden
Arms Wide Open by Creed
Baby Mine by Alison Krauss
I am always looking for new songs to add to my list, so please...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question
As I sit here at my computer on this Friday evening, (I am a Wild Party!) I try to focus on a topic worthy of blogging about. (By the way, I find it quite fun that "blogging" is now a verb.) Clearly, I'm a bit scattered tonight, but no one else on my blog list has updated recently, so here is a random collection of thoughts to get us all through the weekend.
My son's first birthday party went off without a hitch. If you don't count the fact that 10 people who attended the party ended up with a stomach virus in the days that followed. 10 people!!! There were only 14 people there! And I watch way too much TV, cuz I was waiting for the CSI team to show up to collect evidence and solve the mystery of who brought this nasty little bug into our son's celebration. You are all invited to our next party. Anyone?
Our 2 older boys went on a tour of a fire station the other night. How fun!!! They got to see all the trucks, turn on the flashing lights, see how they put their equipment on, there was even a hose demonstration. Come on, admit it. You want to see the hose demo.
I have a problem. A sickness really. If I have some business chore to do that is so easy it will take only minutes to complete, I will never do it. I keep putting it off, thinking "Oh, that will only take a few minutes. I can do that any time." What is wrong with me? JUST DO IT! (Thanks Nike.)
Having said that, I must put an end to these ramblings and transfer some songs to CD. Have a great weekend!
My son's first birthday party went off without a hitch. If you don't count the fact that 10 people who attended the party ended up with a stomach virus in the days that followed. 10 people!!! There were only 14 people there! And I watch way too much TV, cuz I was waiting for the CSI team to show up to collect evidence and solve the mystery of who brought this nasty little bug into our son's celebration. You are all invited to our next party. Anyone?
Our 2 older boys went on a tour of a fire station the other night. How fun!!! They got to see all the trucks, turn on the flashing lights, see how they put their equipment on, there was even a hose demonstration. Come on, admit it. You want to see the hose demo.
I have a problem. A sickness really. If I have some business chore to do that is so easy it will take only minutes to complete, I will never do it. I keep putting it off, thinking "Oh, that will only take a few minutes. I can do that any time." What is wrong with me? JUST DO IT! (Thanks Nike.)
Having said that, I must put an end to these ramblings and transfer some songs to CD. Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
When Things Go Wrong...And They Sometimes Will
Something happened at my house today. I can't tell you what it was exactly...because I'm embarrassed and ashamed. Suffice it to say it involved a momentary lapse in mommy memory that jeopardized one of my children's safety. I am happy to report all of my children are safe and healthy as I write this.
This "happening" made me think about a few things. The Oprah episode. I don't know if you saw it, not everyone is tuning in to Oprah in the middle of the day. I don't usually do it, myself, but I saw a promo for this episode, and although I shouldn't have done it, I tuned in. It was the one where she interviewed a woman whose baby died after she left her in the car all day. I couldn't watch the whole show, I was crying so hard. I was crying because babies shouldn't die, but also because I knew that "there but for the grace of god..." As evidenced by my mistake today, it can happen so easily, the simplest, smallest oversight. Brought on by overwork, hectic lives, lack of sleep. Luckily for me and my family, my mistake did not lead to tragedy.
This "happening" also made me think about how I deal with my mistakes. As soon as I was sure everything was okay, I let it go and moved on to thinking about how I would keep it from happening again, and what I needed to do for my child now. This is yet another thing I have learned from having children. It is a necessary way of living when you have little people depending on you. There is no time for wallowing in self loathing or asking "what if". Our children need us to act quickly, forgive ourselves and move on.
So my son is okay, I have learned something, and we will all continue with our lives. I wonder, if my mistake had led to tragedy, could I ever forgive myself? There's that "what if".
This "happening" made me think about a few things. The Oprah episode. I don't know if you saw it, not everyone is tuning in to Oprah in the middle of the day. I don't usually do it, myself, but I saw a promo for this episode, and although I shouldn't have done it, I tuned in. It was the one where she interviewed a woman whose baby died after she left her in the car all day. I couldn't watch the whole show, I was crying so hard. I was crying because babies shouldn't die, but also because I knew that "there but for the grace of god..." As evidenced by my mistake today, it can happen so easily, the simplest, smallest oversight. Brought on by overwork, hectic lives, lack of sleep. Luckily for me and my family, my mistake did not lead to tragedy.
This "happening" also made me think about how I deal with my mistakes. As soon as I was sure everything was okay, I let it go and moved on to thinking about how I would keep it from happening again, and what I needed to do for my child now. This is yet another thing I have learned from having children. It is a necessary way of living when you have little people depending on you. There is no time for wallowing in self loathing or asking "what if". Our children need us to act quickly, forgive ourselves and move on.
So my son is okay, I have learned something, and we will all continue with our lives. I wonder, if my mistake had led to tragedy, could I ever forgive myself? There's that "what if".
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Your Life and Mine
The best part of what I do is getting to know people. Sometimes I think its strange that I rarely get to meet the people I get to know. When I make a Video Scrapbook, the subject of the video is usually not my client. My client is their mother, father, daughter, son, aunt, uncle, cousin. You see what I mean.
Recently, I finished project which involved about one hundred and fifty photos of someone who has lived a long, long life. It never ceases to amaze me that I can watch video and look at photos of total strangers, and feel connected to them. You can learn so much about someone's personality and life from the photos they were in. Was he an artist, scientist or writer? Was she outgoing or shy? Did they have a big family, lots of friends, like to travel?
Not only do I get to know total strangers, I am inspired by them. From watching a toddler's enthusiasm for dance to seeing a grandmother's lifetime of adventures, I feel like I have been changed by each and every person whose life story has come to me for editing. Short or long, just beginning or coming to an end, these lives are now a part of mine.
Thank you for trusting me with their stories. Don't worry, I will hold them in my heart and treat them with all the care they deserve.
Recently, I finished project which involved about one hundred and fifty photos of someone who has lived a long, long life. It never ceases to amaze me that I can watch video and look at photos of total strangers, and feel connected to them. You can learn so much about someone's personality and life from the photos they were in. Was he an artist, scientist or writer? Was she outgoing or shy? Did they have a big family, lots of friends, like to travel?
Not only do I get to know total strangers, I am inspired by them. From watching a toddler's enthusiasm for dance to seeing a grandmother's lifetime of adventures, I feel like I have been changed by each and every person whose life story has come to me for editing. Short or long, just beginning or coming to an end, these lives are now a part of mine.
Thank you for trusting me with their stories. Don't worry, I will hold them in my heart and treat them with all the care they deserve.
Friday, August 29, 2008
A Day for Grandparents
Grandparents day is just over a week away! What? You didn't know? You have never heard of Grandparents Day? Well, I am sure it was invented by Hallmark, but nevertheless, Sunday September 7th is Grandparents Day. I have a snappy little idea that could turn this greeting card holiday into something special for Grandma and Grandpa.
Quickly scan through your digital photos from the last year (or 2) and mark about 30 to 50 of the best ones of your kids. Make sure there as as many as possible with the grandparents, and include some of your nieces and nephews, as well. Burn them to a CD. Now, choose an appropriate song, like Circle of Life by Elton John, Forever Young by Rod Stewart, or What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
If you are feeling particularly energetic and creative, and have a few extra hours on your hands, go ahead and assemble it yourself. There is some pretty user friendly software out there. Better yet, call or email me, and for a special price, I will put it together and make you a personalized DVD for Grandma and Grandpa.
They will love it, and they will be so surprised! The only thing is, now they will expect something equally as wonderful next year.
Quickly scan through your digital photos from the last year (or 2) and mark about 30 to 50 of the best ones of your kids. Make sure there as as many as possible with the grandparents, and include some of your nieces and nephews, as well. Burn them to a CD. Now, choose an appropriate song, like Circle of Life by Elton John, Forever Young by Rod Stewart, or What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
If you are feeling particularly energetic and creative, and have a few extra hours on your hands, go ahead and assemble it yourself. There is some pretty user friendly software out there. Better yet, call or email me, and for a special price, I will put it together and make you a personalized DVD for Grandma and Grandpa.
They will love it, and they will be so surprised! The only thing is, now they will expect something equally as wonderful next year.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Went to the top of a mountain.
Watched my hot husband play in a rock band.
Spent some time at the playground.
Played at the beach.
Go-carting...
Boating...
Looking up.It has been a wonderful summer full of fun. And it's not over yet! Let's cram as much fun as we can into these last couple of weeks, shall we?
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