The Mommy Cofessions: I don’t sing lullabies
Posted by: Lizzie
All the books tell me to sing to my baby. It’s not that I haven’t done any singing to soothe them. I just don’t like doing it.
But Lizzie, you’re a singer!
I know! I’m just not the kind of person who sings to themselves throughout the day. I sing with a purpose–to practice. Plus, I’m very self-conscious and I don’t like singing “for” people like it’s a parlor trick. Not that singing for my children is a parlor trick, but I’ve been conditioned from the very beginning to be fully aware of the sound that comes from my body.
Singing is so, so personal to me. Even Jamie has been asked if he gets to hear me sing at home. His answer, of course, is “no.” Every now and then, he’ll get to hear me sing along with the radio, but I don’t practice around anyone, especially my family.
Tags: mommy confessions, Music stuff
June 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I was the same way when I would practice the clarinet. I had be alone
June 5th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
This is why there are so many lullaby cds on the market. You are not alone. Don't feel guilty.
June 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
When you explain it that way, it makes perfect sense. I'm not a big lullaby singer either, but that's more because I'm a lousy singer!
June 5th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Don't feel bad , there is things that we cherish and you cherish those time when you are able to do it alone and when you feel like doing it ! Im sure if you had to do it all the time you would not enjoy it as much as you do ! Hope you have a awesome weekend !
June 5th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I don't sing either-but it's because I'm awful at it. I tried when my son was younger, and he actually pretended to sleep. I gave up after that!
June 5th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
and I'm so the opposite..I so can't sing on key at all…and my poor son hear's my silly songs all the time….
June 6th, 2009 at 10:10 am
at least you don't sing but it's for a good reason – i'm afraid i'd blow my daughter's ear drums b/c i'm so awful!!
June 7th, 2009 at 4:46 am
I'm so glad I'm not alone! I have never enjoyed singing on command and I'm not sure I'll enjoy singing lullabies…