Every year I put together a slideshow for Babito’s birthday. The pictures span included in the show span the entire year since his last birthday.
This year’s slideshow included three songs: Ray Charles singing “You Are So Beautiful,” Elvis Presley’s “Memories,” and Billy Dean’s “Let Them Be Little.”
The lyrics to “Let Them Be Little” really capture perfectly how I feel as a parent. Here they are:
I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you’re changin’ with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.
So let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give ‘em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let ‘em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an’ your wishes.
An’ now you’re teachin’ me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we’re on our knees, all I ask is:
Please, let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let ‘em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an’ it’s time to let them go.
So let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give ‘em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
What songs have you used for something like this? I’m already searching for next year’s songs.
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#1 by Amanda on September 2nd, 2009
You guys are all so much better than me – I just usually throw some cake on a tray, get a number candle and call it a day.
That said, this is MUCH better!
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#2 by Magda on September 2nd, 2009
I made a first year video for my friend’s niece and I used “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
#3 by daddydan on September 3rd, 2009
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#4 by SingleParentDad on September 3rd, 2009
As requested here's a test comment from moi.
#5 by daddydan on September 3rd, 2009
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#6 by SingleParentDad on September 3rd, 2009
As requested here's a test comment from moi.
#7 by daddydan on September 3rd, 2009
Thanks!
Dan
#8 by daddydan on September 4th, 2009
Kids, especially young ones, don't notice any difference anyway. At least you're celebrating, right?
#9 by daddydan on September 4th, 2009
That's definitely a great one to use for a baby girl.
#10 by daddydan on September 4th, 2009
Kids, especially young ones, don't notice any difference anyway. At least you're celebrating, right?
#11 by daddydan on September 4th, 2009
That's definitely a great one to use for a baby girl.
#12 by Mocha Dad on September 11th, 2009
I use “Isn't She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder for my daughter.
#13 by Mocha Dad on September 11th, 2009
I use “Isn't She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder for my daughter.