Beautiful Boy

OK, I went looking all over the Internet for baby gifts and was amazed at what's out there...I found a stroller for $3,500. My first car didn't cost that much...neither did my WW I army-barrack-of-an-apartment. So, instead of linking to gifts like a live-in-nanny, expensive nurseries with all the trimmings, I decided to be serious today.

Here are my gifts for Karmyn and her family who are waiting for the birth of their baby boy.

1)

The first gift is the song, "Beautiful Boy," by John Lennon.

2)

"I'll Be a Rose Someday"

The second gift is this photo. For some reason, it makes me realize how delicate life is...whether it's a baby growing in his mommy's tummy or some leaves that will someday be a rose.

3)

The third gift is another song: "A Mother's Prayer" sung by Celine and Josh.

Here are the lyrics for one of the versions:

I pray you'll be my eyes
And watch him where he goes
And help him to be wise
Help me to let go

Every Mother's prayer
Every child knows
Lead him to a place
Guide him with your grace
To a place where he'll be safe

I pray he finds your light
And holds it in his heart
As darkness falls each night
Remind him where you are

Every Mother's prayer
Every child knows
Needs to find a place
Guide him to a place
Give him faith so he'll be safe

Lead him to a place
Guide him with your grace
To a place where he'll be safe.

4)

The fourth gift is a wish that he learns to take the time to enjoy the sunrises...

5)

...and the fifth gift is a wish that he learns to take the time to enjoy the sunsets...

6)

...and the sixth gift is a wish that he learns to take the time to look for even the smallest of rainbows and to never give up looking for that pot 'o gold at the end of them.

7)

And those of you who have been reading here for a while know that I just can't mention the word rainbow without posting this song...

So, beautiful baby boy...here is Aunt Swampy's favorite song for you.

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Here is the guest list for KARMYN'S Shower.

PAMELAJAMELASPAMELAGRAMELA at The Dust Will Wait

JOY T Who Signed Up a Long Time Ago. OOPS !
Have I missed anyone else ?  Sorry Miss Spot 'o Tea !

Simply Jenn at Simply Not Simple
Chris B at Ms Cellania
Karisma at Karisma's Kids
Robin the Pensieve One
Sandy at Myanderings
Molly at Return of the White Robin
JulieBug at Another Chance Ranch
Alison at RDH Mom
Mike Golch at Rambling Stuff
Kila at Mom to 3 Cubs
Stephanie our Resident Nurse at Mama Drama
Kaytabug at Momma 3 Lil Men
Robinella at Not a Stepford Wife
Forgetful Min at Somewhere in Houston (that's two blog links)
Anglophile the Football Fanatic
Bethany at Ice Cream Mama
Nikkeroo at Antics of a Crazy Mom
Katie at Kitten's Home School
Wendy at Wender's Blog
Karina at the Candid Blog
Beckie at Give It a Try
Janet Who Lives on Her Own Planet
WILLOWTREE at a Dingo's Got My Barbie 

Comments

[Sandy]

Absolutely beautiful, Swampy. It made me think of Princess Aurora's fairy godmothers.

Terrific job. Thanks for letting us play.

[Melissa in NZ]

Aww, that was lovely! You'll have to teach him to fly a broom once he can sit by himself!

[Karisma]

Beautiful! I love those songs too! Now if only my computer would let me hear them properly, I have hardly any sound and its hissing at me! I found myself singing along (quick everyone cover your ears)

[Pamela]

okay you gave me the shivers lady!!!

beautiful beautiful
I'm heading down there Saturday morning - wouldn't it be great if she had him them?

[Swampy]

SANDY: So, am I Princess Aurora when I'm sleeping? Just saying.

MELISSAinNZ: That won't be a problem. I'll have to go buy a double-seater...a broomcycle built for two, if you will.

KARISMA: If you're like me, we can sing "back-up"...if we back way up.

GRAMELAPAMELA: Oh, I'm changing my guess date to Saturday, May 10...my wrinkly little fingers are crossed.

[Robinella]

Such wonderful gifts. I first heard Beautiful Boy on the movie Mr. Holland's Opus. I bawled and bawled. Love that song.

[Karmyn R]

I'm all choked up.

Thank you for your beautiful words, K.

And especially that last song. It is one of my favorites too.

[Alison]

beautiful post Swampy..thanks for hosting this awesome party!!!

[junebug]

Beautiful, beautiful post. I loved all your gifts. May each one come true.

[Kila]

Swampy, that is also my favorite song and video! It's the song that plays on the website of the Bed and Breakfast in Maui where we stayed :) And it was playing on the helicopter when we took our tour over Maui. Beautiful choice for a new baby!

[WT]

I've always considered Beautiful Boy to be Lennon's best song. It's just a shame that the kid it was written for turned out to be such a dweeb, but then what can you expect with a fruitloop for a mother?

[Joy T.]

This was just perfect and what a great shower gift. That song always makes me a bit teary when I hear it. Still miss John Lennon. Thanks for putting on the shower, this was fun. Of course it would be a lot more fun if I was on the list. I did sign up about a week ago. Hint, nudge, push!

[chrisb]

Swampy these are the perfect gifts. You are definitely the hostess with the mostest.

[kitten (Katie)]

What beautiful gifts, thoughts and videos.
Thank you for having this shower and sharing the love!

[min]

Baby shower? What's this all about?

[Jenny, Bloggess]

Beautiful!

You make me sniffly.

[LWTLSOHH]

I love that John Lennon song. What wonderful presents on your part. Just dropping in to say hi and Happy Mothers Day, Swampy! xox

[Molly]

Swampy thank you for inviting us to the shower. Josh Groban and Celine Dion at one time...beautiful. May we all lokk for those small rainbows.

[Molly]

Swampy thank you for inviting us to the shower. Josh Groban and Celine Dion at one time...beautiful. May we all look for those small rainbows.

[JulieBug]

I love your gifts SwampQueen!! How is your broom holding up?

[Bethany]

Even though you reminded me- I forgot. I've already sent apologies to Karmyn, now you and also everyone else who came to my site expecting baby fun and not whining!

Sorry.

[mike golch]

I really enjoyed John lennon and the Rainbow song.I'm gonna have to find if and put it on my site.it made me feel happy.