Yesterday my Mom, my 2 year old daughter and I went trolling through the Easter clearance section. There was a fellow Mom there, with two girls in their younger- to mid-teens. One girl had a toy that was spinning and lighting up, and she was singing.
So no big deal, right? It was actually quite sweet considering how self-conscious most teens are these days. But what was she singing?
“Shake, shake, shake… shake, shake shake…”
followed by a tiny (yet surprisingly loud) voice singing from behind her “‘ take your boobie! ‘Take your boobie!”
Yes, that’s right, my little girl finishing that fabulous disco hit by KC and the Sunshine Band.
I don’t know whether to be proud that she has such a great memory, or mortified to have it “outed” that that is one of the songs I choose to sing to my toddler.
Why grandmas are great:
1. They are like a second mom. They will come over and change diapers, feed the baby, read books to baby, play with baby, bathe baby and most everything short of nursing. Sometimes they even cook a meal and do the dishes.
2. They always have good tips and new ideas. My mom basically taught me how to dress my daughter. She also decorated and got her room ready for her when she transitioned into sleeping in her own room. My mother-in-law helps to introduce new foods and new games to play.
3. They tell you you’re doing a good job even if you don’t think you are. And when you mess up, they don’t judge you.
4. They babysit, for free. Plus, you know that they are doing it out of total adoration for your child and you never worry when they are on the job.
5. Even mommies sometimes need their mommies.
Originally published on, and used by permission of, www.AlsoKnownAsMom.com
