[jjc99]

So, I have no idea what the nursery will look like. i have time to figure that out. That isn't where I'm "stuck" and need your feedback and ideas.

A friend did her nursery for her son with some of the chorus of "You Are My Sunshine" around the top of the room (like a border.) When I saw that, I thought "OMG! That's perfect! I want to do the same!" because my mom used to wake me up singing that song. (which is messed up, as the song itself is morbid and sad - but the chorus is pretty on its own!)

I'm not too afraid of "copying" off of her and her idea. However...before I settle on that song specifically, I thought I'd think of other songs/lyrics that could be good for an infant/child's room. A lot of things I like is slightly more adult or love songs towards adults, not towards a child. I have considered "Dance to you fall, love till you die, raise the roof" (Carbon Leaf), but i'm not 100% on it.

Any of you have any ideas of songs/lyrics for us to consider? I realize it's a personal preference thing, but I feel like I have "writer's block" on this.

[lizzy27]

There are so many options! But I wanted to tell you I've heard a non morbid version of You Are My Sunshine:

You are my sunshine
my only sunshine
you make me happy
when skies are gray
You'll always know dear
how much I love you
Because I'll tell you
every day.

[jjc99]

Lizzy - thanks for that version! It is a little nicer, isn't it?

it's like i know there's something there that I will want, but I can't remember it - it's like on the tip of my tongue. it's ok. i have time...

[MrsBauhaus]

You can't go wrong with most Beatles. Not Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds or anything, but Imagine and All You Need is Love are great. Wasn't someone else doing a Beatles room? We have some fab four lyric inspired artwork that will be going in there.

[BabyBee2]

I was thinking Beatles too, or Faith Hill songs popped in my head, as well as the theme for Titanic. There are just SOOOO many options!

[hearts.0nfire]

I really can't think of anything but until just now I never knew the was more to the song besides the chorus lol.

[jjc99]

First, lemme say thanks for the ideas so far! Keep 'em coming! (Might inspire someone else too!)

Second - I'm completely ashamed to say I don't have any John Lennon on my iTunes!! I will have to remedy this VERY soon. (tons of beetles, no john lennon by himself, other than christmas stuff)

Third - I think I have found some more options! (in no particular order): Elvis' "Love Me Tender" or "Can't Help Falling in Love With You"; John Denver's "Annie's Song"; John Lennon's "Imagine"

I'm still looking - but I have a few choices. And I found something to putting the house (rather than the kid's room) - "No Day But Today"

[melrose09]

Golden Slumbers and Oh Darling are the two songs that my dad sang to me when I was a baby and we've already started singing them to our baby Especially Golden Slumbers. I heart that song so much!

Dh and I play Beatles Rockband weekly! It's out favorite game on PS3!

A Yellow Submarine room might be cute!

[1plus2plus1]

if you like the Beatles you could also do 8 days a week...

If you wanted to do a more lullaby-esque type theme, I would think about buying a lullabye or nursery rhyme book. Or just hanging out at the bookstore/library and flipping through a bunch.

[mommy*tired]

is there a song that's special to you and dh/so?

Ours for our babies is this song by Nickel Creek:
NICKEL CREEK LYRICS - When You Come Back Down

I could easily paint the chorus in ALL of their rooms as its so special to us

[jjc99]

[QUOTE=~MK~;20878158]is there a song that's special to you and dh/so?[QUOTE]


There's several that's special to us. That's also why "Can't help falling in love" is on the list. "Strangers in the night" just doesn't seem suitable for a baby's room! lol And i'm a HUGE Elvis fan, so it would be nice to use something of his. "Can't help..." can definately work...but I also like "Love Me Tender".

It's just a "challenge" to find a song that is special to me/DH that can also convey to Peanut. We will find something...and we do have time.

Maybe i should ask DH about all this sometime! hahahahahaha

Hmmm. someone mentioned a Beatles-themed room. I have always wanted an Elvis themed room (in general - not for a baby necessarily). Maybe I can work that angle. - Love Me Tender, Teddy Bear, Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes.

Forget it - DH would KILL me. lol

[Adrienne214]

A nursery rhyme might be cute. Like twinkle twinkle with a sun/star/moon theme or Mary had a little lamb with a lamb theme, the options are many with Mother Goose!

[ImustBeNuts06]

I love the song by Martina McBride, "In my Daughter's Eye." Obviously for a girl.

"My Wish" by Rascall Flatts. Of course, I love "Imagine" by John Lennon.