A Mother's Worth: Celebrating Motherhood by Susan Fierro-Baig

Released April 30, 2013


A Mother's Worth: Celebrating Motherhood is a 36 page, picture gift book projected to be released on Thursday May 2, 2013.

A mother's worth is calculated by the deposits of love exchanged between her and her children: Not by examining her bank account. Mothers do many jobs for their families that they are never paid for. Their reward is in the form of love, not money.

A Mother's Worth: Celebrating Motherhood is a touching book that honors motherhood with engaging, color photos depicting many of the jobs that mothers do for their families and many of the precious ways children reward their mothers.

The book allows for personalization with an inscription page and places for adhering personal photos.
Because breastfeeding is a natural part of mothering one photograph depicts an infant nursing. The book promotes nurturing, attachment-style parenting and ethnic diversity.

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Two purchasing options:

https://www.createspace.com/3885121
http://amothersworth.net

A Large Collection of Songs & Instructional Videos

The King County Library hosts a wide selection of simple videos and printed lyrics to Rhymes & Songs, and Lullabies on their website.  Check it out!!!

I found their site when I recently realized that I have never sang There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly!, which is a terrible shame since my mother sang it to me as a child. 

Thanks and bravo to the wonderful people at King County Library for helping the tradition of mothers, father, and care givers singing to our precious children!!



There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a spider.
It wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a bird.
How absurd! She swallowed a bird.
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider -
It wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a dog.
What a hog! She swallowed a dog.
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat.
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird.
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider -
It wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a cow.
I don't know how she swallowed a cow.
She swallowed the cow to catch the dog.
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat.
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird.
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider -
It wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Perhaps she'll die.


There was an old lady who swallowed a horse.
She died, of course!


G-Rated version
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
Me oh my.
There was an old lady who swallowed a horse.
She's full, of course!

A Mother's Prayer

This song was written by a mother who thought of it one night while praying over her daughter who was born with neurofibromatosis and is considered legally blind.

A Mother's Prayer (HANNAH'S SONG)

Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above
no better treasure could I more love
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame
Just to think that God knows you by name
He knows every hair on your beautiful head
He knows all your thoughts before they are said

Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

Prayer:
May God grant you peace
in the midst of a storm
May God give you strength even
when youre forlorn
May you answer the door when
Jesus comes knocking
May wisdom guide you when
your mouth is talkin
May discretion protect you
and keep you pure
May you never stumble
or fall for a lure
May your heart remain humble
to the very end
May uprightness and truth
be what you defend
May the world not ensnare
or change who you are
May the light that's within you
shine like the stars
May angels surround you
body, spirit, mind
May favor and peace be yours to find
May rejection and pain
never reach you
May your spirit grow bold
for what youre called to

As you rest in Gods care I will rest too
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you
Amen

Hannah speaks: I love you, Mommy

Christ Child's Lullaby/Tàladh Chriosd

Music is from the Kist O Dreams cd. Lullabies from Scottish tradition sung by Christina Stewart. Visit http://kistodreams.org to download Scottish lullabies for FREE.

The title of this lullaby is Tàladh Chriosd and is also known as Christ Child's Lullaby. It is one of a very few Scottish Gaelic Christmas songs.

Lyrics:

Mo ghaol, mo ghràdh, is m’fheudail thu
M’ ionntas ùr is m‘ èibhneas thu
Mo mhacan àlainn ceutach thu
Chan fhiù mi fhèin bhith ‘d dhàil

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

My love, my dear, my darling boy
My holy treasure and my joy
My radiant sun, my Lord of Lords
Let me be worthy now

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

Asses sleep and oxen sigh
Safe within my arms you lie
Blessed am I to hold you near
And feel your beating heart

Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia, aleluia

(When singing this song I would probably say replace 'asses' with 'donkeys.')

Click here to listen to a different rendition

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Butterfly Song

This is a video of a mother singing two songs to her baby Emily. One song she made up to the tune of Brahm's lullaby and the other is called Butterfly.

BRAHM'S LULLABY
Lullaby and goodnight, my baby delight
Angels on your left and right will surround you through the night
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed.

BUTTERFLY SONG
Butterfly, butterfly, open your wings
Fly through the garden while everyone sings
Smell the red roses that grow by the wall
Taste the sweet honey from hollyhocks tall
Butterfly, butterfly, home is the best
Close your wings gently and rest.

Sleepy Baby, Close Your Eyes

This song is from the cd, Lovely Mommy, which can be ordered on-line.

You must be tired
and yet you still play,
so many impressions
in one single day.

Time to say goodbye tonight,
time to kiss and say,
goodnight.

Sleepy baby, close your eyes
dream away into paradise,
sleepy baby,
I'll be near.

And if you need me,
I will be here.

Sleepy baby, close your eyes,
dream away into paradise,
sleepy baby,
I'll be near.

And if you need me,
I will be here.
Sleep tight.

Share Your Thoughts & Requests

If you've enjoyed Sing Your Favorite Lullaby, please take a moment to leave a comment. Your requests for lullabies are also welcome. We'd love to know the following:



*How singing lullabies makes you feel

*What your favorite lullaby is

*Do you remember being sung to as a child?

*What lullaby you are looking for if you did not find it here

*Any positive thoughts you have to share about this site

Thanks for supporting SYFL (please share it with your friends and family,)

Susana

A La Nanita Nana

This version is by the Cheetah Girls sung as a cover by klep3136 .



View a recording with the English lyrics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-09N_lyUWs&feature=related

To learn the traditional, religious version w/ lyrics go here (it includes an audio tutorial):

http://www.learn-spanish-online.de/exercises/level3_listen_comprehension/music/christmas_carols/nanita_nana/nanita_nana.htm

You Are My Sunshine

Youtuber born2bjillmarie's Dad used to sing this song to her when was a little girl...






You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night dear
When I was sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
When I awoken I was mistaken
And I hung down my head and I cried

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

Click here for You Are My Sunshine guitar tabs

As You Go On Your Way

Submitted by YogaMama

As you go on your way, may God go with you
May God go before you to show you the way
May He go behind you to encourage you
beside you to befriend you
above you to watch over
within you to give you peace

O, My Little Ones

This cool, young chic named Daniela (whom I found on youtube) sang one of my songs for me!!! Yay! I am so thrilled, she did an awesome job and I am so grateful. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

BTW, This is one of my songs that I dream of recording on a cd for moms.



Listen to Susana's Own Rendition

Goodnight My Angel

Video by meneksedia

*Verse 1*
Good night my angel time to close you eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say

I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Where ever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away

*Verse 2*
Good night my angel now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay

And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep
Inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me

(Musical Bridge)
Do do do do...

*Verse 3*
Goodnight my angel now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry and if you sing this lullaby
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabies go on and on
They never die that's how you and I will be

click here to watch Billy Joel official video