For my kids

Growing up, we listened to a lot of music.  I have very few memories of when I was a little kid and I really don't know why that is, but most of what I remember is music related.  Dancing to records that Dad had on old albums or belting out our favorite songs with Mom in the car when she would pick us up to go somewhere.  Over the years, there have been several songs that have meant something to me.  My mom has a habit of turning song lyrics into a sappy entry for a card on big occasions.  i.e. confirmation, college graduation, you get the drift...

For my Confirmation, my mom included the lyrics from I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack.  I still think about my mom every time I hear that song.

For my college graduation, it was Rascal Flatts', My Wish.  Again, I always think of her, but now I cry when I hear it because I think, "wow, that's what I wish for Lila too".

So I've been watching the show Parenthood by suggestion of my good friend Sarah.  I have seen the show before, but have not kept up.  I decided that I would start watching it from the beginning a couple weeks ago and OMG!  I love it.  One thing I always look forward to every episode is the song selection that they choose.  They always always always have awesome tunes.  The theme song is Forever Young by Bob Dylan.  Bob Dylan is pretty amazing and seems like you can listen to most of his songs and get a good meaning out of them.  Now every time I watch an episode, I immediately think of Lila and baby sister and them growing up and it makes me happy and sad.

So this post is for them (and any other kids we decide to have, LOL)!

Forever Young by Bob Dylan

May God bless and keep you always

May your wishes all come true

May you always do for others

And let others do for you

May you build a ladder to the stars

And climb on every rung

May you stay forever young

Forever young, forever young

May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous

May you grow up to be true

May you always know the truth

And see the lights surrounding you

May you always be courageous

Stand upright and be strong

May you stay forever young

Forever young, forever young

May you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy

May your feet always be swift

May you have a strong foundation

When the winds of changes shift

May your heart always be joyful

May your song always be sung

May you stay forever young

Forever young, forever young

May you stay forever young

Read more: http://www.bobdylan.com/us/songs/forever-young#ixzz2JOoVjBJr