Best dad

Well, I married him, but you never know how life will turn out. I have to say Matt keeps getting better. What has this to do with this blog about the kids? Being a parent isn't easy, but having someone to laugh with does make it easier, and Matt can excel at this.

To the point, as much as I am capable. Samantha has decided that life would be much improved with a horse. I suppose this is an entirely predictable outcome from all of her riding lessons, but she hadn't said much about it until the last few weeks, and now is approaching the topic with her usual - well, we will call it zeal since I love her and want to be nice. I think Matt gets the brunt of it since he usually puts her to bed, the normal time for chitchat. So, Matt came up with this lullabye to address the issue. I hope you find it as fun as we do. Sam giggles when we mention it, and there isn't much better than an eight year old girl happy giggle.


Hush little baby don't say a word
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird
(but not a horse)
If that mockingbird won't sing
(it probably won't neigh either because it's not a horse)
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring
(but not one big enough to trade in on a horse)
If that diamond ring turns brass
Mama's gonna buy you an hourglass
(which you can use to count the days that you don't get a horse)
If that hourglass turns over
Mama's gonna buy you a dog named Rover
(but you can't put a saddle on him and ride him like a horse)
If that dog named Rover won't bark
(he probably won't neigh either because he's also not a horse)
Mama's gonna buy you an ox and cart
(but if you want a horse to pull the cart you're on your own)
If that ox and cart fall down
You'll be the sweetest little baby in town
(but you still won't have a horse)


I am now expected to remember all of the additional verses and sing this to Samantha when I am the one putting her to bed. Yeah, right. I do my best. Luckily, Samantha so far has just laughed at my lame attempts and has fun correcting me.