You're a Mom

The sea of children's music is a deep, dark, and scary place. It's inhabited by Wiggles. And a purple dinosaur. And adult music sung by children and labeled "children's music." (ahem, CPH!) I made a rule for myself that I'd never let the girls listen to music that I couldn't tolerate listening to. It was basically a rule of self-preservation. 


So I was happy when my parents gifted the girls some CDs by a band called Go Fish. The music wasn't annoying. It inspired dance parties. The Jammies song narrates the beginning of our bedtime routine. And I'm never afraid to hear the girls belting out any of their lyrics in the grocery store. Priceless. 


One of my favorite songs is the Mom Song, which is on a few of their CDs:


If you have a stroller
But you’re still a rock and roller
You’re a mom
If you’re tired of doing dishes
And you know who Elmo’s fish is
You’re a mom
If you have a lot of fun
But your work is never done
You’re a mom

Chorus:
You’re the boss, the driver
The ultimate survivor
A doctor, a cooker
Your man thinks you’re a looker
If you work all day
But you never get paid
You’re a mom

If you need a sick day
But instead you’re gonna play
You’re a mom
If your first occupation
Sounds like a sweet vacation
You’re a mom
If your living room floor
Looks like a toy store
You’re a mom


Chorus:
You’re the boss, the driver
The ultimate survivor
A doctor, a cooker
Your man thinks you’re a looker
If you work all day
But you never get paid
You’re a mom

If you mean the whole world
To a little boy or girl
You’re a mom
The Bible that you hold
Can shape these little souls
You’re a mom
If you have the most important job in the world
Then you’re a mom 


I highlighted my favorite line from the song. But the others are all true, too. 


Do you know who Elmo's fish is?