so here’s the thing. she sounds like my mom. But she doesn’t sound at all like my wife. So I’m wondering about possible explanations for this. Is is that mom’s from my wife’s generation (that is, my generation) don’t sound like this? Someday someone will make another video along these lines that will reflect my generation as the moms more accurately? Or perhaps my lovely wife is just unique, and other moms from my generation *do* sound like this? Or is it that that my brilliant wife *does* sound a bit like this to our children, and I just don’t hear it that way because: A. I’m not around *that* much and B. I’m not a kid anymore? Hmmmmmmm….
Benjamin, some of what she said struck me as what Moms say to children older than yours. Maybe that’s a factor? But as well as that I wouldn’t be surprised if Megan has more patience than a lot of Moms and so she doesn’t get as naggy as, say, I do.
Ben – both a & b may be reasons and Helen’s explanation of older children also fits -
There were many things she said that were not an issue when my children were growing – iPod – but, I do find myself saying a few of those things “computer, mp3, cell phone” to my grandchildren when they visit.
I vowed I would NEVER say the things my mother said to me – and was TOTALLY shocked when they came out of my mouth once I became a mother. ;) Who knew?
Benjamin – Megan does seem like a woman of nearly infinite patience, unlike many of us – !
It may also depend on the child & the setting. I don’t think this would have resonated as much w/ me before my son started school a few years ago. Now, I find myself repeating “mom-isms” over and over every schoolday morning – get up sleepyhead, get out of bed, get your clothes on, eat breakfast, get your shoes and socks on, is your homework done, brush your teeth, hurry you’ll be late!
Comment by: Eliza
1ROTFL !!
It’s SO TRUE!!!
Comment by: Eliza
2My son says, “That was cool! How can she sing so fast?”
The video has been pulled from Youtube, except (so far) for this copy
Comment by: David H
3I tender my standing ovation as well.
Comment by: julie marie
4Helen, you made me laugh out loud, thank you thank you :)
Comment by: benjamin ady
5so here’s the thing. she sounds like my mom. But she doesn’t sound at all like my wife. So I’m wondering about possible explanations for this. Is is that mom’s from my wife’s generation (that is, my generation) don’t sound like this? Someday someone will make another video along these lines that will reflect my generation as the moms more accurately? Or perhaps my lovely wife is just unique, and other moms from my generation *do* sound like this? Or is it that that my brilliant wife *does* sound a bit like this to our children, and I just don’t hear it that way because: A. I’m not around *that* much and B. I’m not a kid anymore? Hmmmmmmm….
Comment by: julie marie
6well..I think I’m in your generation Ben, and I could most definitely relate to the video :)
Comment by: Helen
7Julie Marie, you’re welcome :)
Benjamin, some of what she said struck me as what Moms say to children older than yours. Maybe that’s a factor? But as well as that I wouldn’t be surprised if Megan has more patience than a lot of Moms and so she doesn’t get as naggy as, say, I do.
Comment by: Elaine
8Helen – wonderful – why have they pulled it?
Ben – both a & b may be reasons and Helen’s explanation of older children also fits -
There were many things she said that were not an issue when my children were growing – iPod – but, I do find myself saying a few of those things “computer, mp3, cell phone” to my grandchildren when they visit.
I vowed I would NEVER say the things my mother said to me – and was TOTALLY shocked when they came out of my mouth once I became a mother. ;) Who knew?
I give her a standing ovation too!
Comment by: Helen
9Elaine – copyright issues: the usual reason. Someone said it was copyright evidently.
Comment by: Eliza
10Benjamin – Megan does seem like a woman of nearly infinite patience, unlike many of us – !
It may also depend on the child & the setting. I don’t think this would have resonated as much w/ me before my son started school a few years ago. Now, I find myself repeating “mom-isms” over and over every schoolday morning – get up sleepyhead, get out of bed, get your clothes on, eat breakfast, get your shoes and socks on, is your homework done, brush your teeth, hurry you’ll be late!
Comment by: Rachel
11That actually brought tears to my eyes! Our culture just doesn’t place much value on all the work moms do.
Eliza, I agree. That video definitely makes me think of a school morning. :-)
Comment by: Helen
12By the way, Erin has posted the words to the song on her blog.