Owen has a a cd he likes to listen to (well, he has MANY) and there's a song in this particular cd that every time he hears it it makes him cry. It's a beautiful little lullaby, very sweet, very happy. But, when Owen hears it, his eyes well up, his lip starts to quiver and and he starts weeping. Seriously weeping. Today, Paul and Owen were listening to it as I was making dinner, and when this song came on, it happened again. Flushed cheeks, tears welling in the eyes, sniffles, the whole works. Paul said "It's a happy song, doesn't this make you happy?" And through his tears, Owen replied "Yes, I'm happy." He was just overwhelmed with emotion at the song. It was so sweet and incredible that he could be so deeply affected by such a simple thing.
the funny thing is, he knows it makes him sad and I think he enjoys feeling that because he'll ask to listen to it again as soon as its over...
by the way, here's a picture of me when I was a little older than Owen is now.
like mother, like son.
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I've actually had several requests for the song info.. they are picture books with music (they include a cd, lyrics and sheet music) by Sandra Boynton. One book is called "Philadelphia Chickens". This particular cd is "Rhinoceros Tap" and the song is "Little One". Here is a sample of the lyrics to this song:
Little One, Little One, nighttime is nearing
Little One, Little One, it's time for sleep.
Little One, little one, stars are appearing --
silver and gold in the silent and deep.
Little One, little one. Come, let me hold you.
Little One, little one, come here with me.
Little one, Little One, haven't I told you
you're the best Little One ever could be?
Well, you get the idea. *gulp* It's very sweet :)
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