You are my "Son-shine"

Nearly two years ago, Warren gave me the cutest card on the way to the hospital for Clayton's induction. It had a little onesie hanging on a clothes-line on a bright sunny day and it said the word, "Son-shine" at the top. I know I stashed it in a safe place...one that at the moment is too safe of a place for me to find or else I would have scanned it to post. It was so cute and sweet that he would think to give me a card thanking me for making another precious child for us. I've been thinking about that card a lot lately as I look into the faces of my sweet little boys. They bring me so much joy that they fill my life with "Son-shine." I can't imagine a day without them and even though it is crazy at times, I've been trying harder lately to just enjoy every minute, laugh more easily, and be more patient.

I love flying dreams. I know. It seems like a totally random change of subject but in my mind it makes perfect sense and if you're still reading this, you'll see the connection in a second. I love flying dreams but I hardly ever get to have them. I have often said that if I could have a super-power, it would be flying because I love the sensation of it and it feels so real to me in my dreams. When I'm flying, I'm never cold or afraid. I find myself swooping and twirling in complete control of my actions. I feel free. I enjoy all of the beauty of nature around me and it is so peaceful and fun. I remember always loving them, even as a child. I wish I had flying dreams more often.

I love the song, "You are my Sunshine." I've always enjoyed singing it to my babies, but when the verse is over I'm left wanting to sing more. When I looked up the lyrics on-line they were awful! Not something I want to sing to my sweet, wonderful boys. One day, over a year ago, I as I was singing to Clayton in the bath when new lyrics easily formed in my mind and I've been singing them ever since. I thought I'd share because I just rocked my littlest "Son-shine" goodnight to the song and thought that maybe someone else out there would benefit.

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, as I lay sleeping,

I dreamed that I had wings to fly.

And in the twilight, among the starlight,

I took flight and danced in the sky.

I flew o'er valleys and flowered meadows,

Over rocks and rolling hills,

And all around me, I felt the wind race,

and then the warm sun kissing my face.

Then all at once, Dear, you were beside me

And we went twirling through the clouds,

And down the rainbow, we fell like raindrops,

And with the birds we sang out loud.

"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."

Then in the morning, when my eyes opened,

My heavy heart sank to the floor.

But then you're sweet voice came drifting t'ward me

and my heart leapt for joy once more!

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.

Oh, Please don't take my Sunshine away.