When the Eldest Niece was a baby sitting in her high chair, eating time was show time. I believe she had me pegged for a softie and could have me perform with a shake of her head as I brought a spoonful of food to her tightly closed mouth.
And, I did. I sang a made-up song with great relish. I don't recall the exact words anymore, or even the tune. It went something like this:
And, I did. I sang a made-up song with great relish. I don't recall the exact words anymore, or even the tune. It went something like this:
Yummy, yummy. Here comes some lovely yummy to your tummy. Open wide. Here comes yummy.That was over 35 years ago. I do remember that she opened her mouth to eat a few bites when I sang it. Those were great times with the Eldest Niece.
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Sweet memories. I always make up songs for the chickens while I clean I clean the coop
ReplyDeleteI clean, I clean.What's that?
DeleteI hear a song there. "I clean. I clean. I clean the chicken coop. I clean, I clean. Until I see no more poop."
DeleteKids respond well to being entertained. ;))
ReplyDeleteAs do I. :-)
DeleteI love spending time with my niece. Your story brings back many great memories.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I always had a lot of fun with the nieces and nephew when they were quite young. :-)
DeleteHow funny! Hope she didn't spit up in your face too!
ReplyDeleteMaui Jungalow
Nah, she mostly spat it up on her face and on the high chair. Thank goodness for that.
DeleteAdults will do anything to get children to eat their food or startle a laugh from them. Sweet memory.
ReplyDeleteThanks. If only I had a way to get the Mama and Molly the Cat to eat their dinner.
DeleteAdults will do anything to get children to eat their food or startle a laugh from them. Sweet memory.
ReplyDeleteI should try that on my mom:) Music always soothes the savage beast whether they be a tiny child or a moody adult
ReplyDeleteYup. The Mama had one of her didn't eat much yesterday because she didn't like what I cooked. I need to think of something tasty for today.
DeleteWe would do all kinds of crazy things to get our kids to eat.
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Tiny kids probably do that on purpose so they can have us do something crazily funny for them. :-)
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Aparna.
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