What better reason to be cheerful could there be than my letter B in this challenge which takes us to the very beginning for us all, yes, that's right, babies.
To hold a newborn baby in your arms is to hold hope. To think of anything other than the potential for good embodied in that baby is to give in to all that can make life so dark.
I am aware that giving birth and raising babies is hard work and that some people are decidedly ambivalent about having children, but even so, my point remains, each and every baby that is born could grow up to be the most wonderful person ever.
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Today's musical offering to send you whistling on your way is Rachel Sweet singing B-A-B-Y. It's not about babies as such, but it does have the word baby in it a lot. Also it is a mighty fine single from Stiff Records, which, of course, was Ian Dury's label and he gave us Reasons To Be Cheerful.
- Question: Are babies bundles of joy or do you agree with writer Cyril Connolly, who said: "There is no more sombre enemy of good art than the pram in the hall." Not that I'm trying to influence you in the comments I hope you leave but...c'mon now, Cyril, lighten up a bit.
* Picture of baby from Wellcome Images and used under a Creative Commons Lience.
Great post! Of course babies are bundles of joy but then, I have also heard this comment, "I love my babies when they are asleep!" :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post. As a parent of four children, I learned to savour those rare moments when they were all asleep, or at least quiet.
DeleteHi Mark - babies can be bundles of whatever they want .. ultimately they are/were bundles of joy ... sometimes positive monsters by over-doting parents .. hopefully in due time delightful little souls! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, Isn't there a saying that goes something like: "It takes a whole village to raise a child"? Maybe that's where the over-doting parents get cancelled out a bit.
DeleteBabies don't hatch out of eggs? You'll be telling me next that you don't find the eggs under gooseberry bushes.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's extraordinary, isn't it? First time I heard the "true" facts about the birds and bees I was gobsmacked.
DeleteSplendid upbeat post Mark...the worst people are those with 25 items at the 10 item register - far worse than serial killers...
ReplyDeleteYou could be right. Maybe an A to Z of people who should put up against a wall will include these offenders, and also people who put their bag and coat on the seat next to them on the bus or train to try to keep other people away. Very bad.
DeleteGreat post Mark. When I hold a baby in my arms, especially a newborn, I'm just overtaken with awe. And you're right: when you're gazing upon that precious face, there is a undeniable feeling of hope and joy...and wonder. As for having babies in my own life: well, i'm more the type that prefers to hold a baby and then give it back to his/her parent when the crying starts...:) Great song selection too!
ReplyDeleteHappy A-Zing...
Michele at Angels Bark
Yep, do a bit of doting and then hand them back, especially if they've got a full nappy.
DeleteWe can only hope a baby turns out to be a good adult, although more than hope goes into it. That said, nothing felt more wonderful than holding my newborn son in my arms. Joy, pure joy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark. I enjoyed visiting and reading your B post.
Silvia @
Silvia Writes
Thank you, and you're right, holding your newborn child is a most wonderful feeling.
DeleteHello Mark. Of course babies don't hatch from eggs...they're delivered by the Stork.
ReplyDeleteJust visiting from the A-Z Challenge and I must say that I've enjoyed both your entries so far. :)
That thing about the stork must be right because if babies hatched from eggs they'd be VERY big eggs, wouldn't they?
DeletePS What's your blog?
Babies are bundles of joy. A lot of work. A lot of worry. A lot of expense. But then they grow up. And they are still a lot of work, more worry, and still expensive!
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