My word for 2012, without a doubt, has been 'Banjo'.
The word & the boy were my constant companions - the first thought in my head when I woke up, this precious being to love & hold & feed & change, to cuddle, play with & cherish; the focus of all my daily tasks & often the subject of my dreams too. I had this boy & his name on high rotation &, unlike the numerous songs we wrote for him & those featuring his name-sake instrument that filled our lives & our hearts along with him, I just couldn't get enough.
The loveliest thing is, in recent days he has been saying it himself - his own name! Although it sounds a lot more like 'Pit-chow, pit-chow' (he always repeats it twice)...just adorable. *sigh*
Here are some of the songs we wrote & sing to him:
Banjo, he's our little Newman boy
Banjo, he's our little son
Banjo, he's our little Newman boy
What's he gonna be when he grows up?
My name is Banjo
I feel emotions...all of the time.
[when he's having a melt-down]
Sleepy time, little Banjo.
Sleepy time, little Banjo.
[speaks for itself...I'm not ashamed to say there is often a mumbled 'fucking' in between the first & second lines!]
Two days a week.
[preparing him for life without Mummy & Daddy]
♥ Dani
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