ONE MORE FOR MOM

Well, I can't believe I have been so bad at getting back to this blog.  This is, as a reminder, Steve Sr., though it will credit it to Jeanne.

I have posted previously a song my mom used to sing to us, Two Little Boys.  Apparently there were other mothers who sang it to their little ones, though I have never heard it to the tune our mother sang.

More interesting is a song my mother used to sing simply called "Sandman".  There are many versions of a "Sandman" out there including one by the Chordettes, Sandman.

But in all my searching I have never found one even remotely close to the words my mother penned.  Until someone informs me otherwise, therefore, I will attribute this amazing work to her.  I will not try any fancy formatting, as this blogging software just seems to mess it up:

SANDMAN

Sandman comes a creeping 'round your nursery door

Careful not to step on toys left scattered on the floor

Gently then he seats himself on your cozy bed

Sprinkles stardust in your eyes, then tenderly pats each touseled head.

Carefully then he takes your hand & leads the way to slumberland.

So nighty-night and sleep tight, hope you have pleasant dreams tonight.

Be careful crossing that lollypop lane and don't eat too much of the candy cane,

Then please hurry back to your daddy and me with that ray of sunshine we're waiting (longing) to see

Bless you my darling where ever you roam (my darling little gnome)

And thank you, dear Sandman, for bringing (her, him) home.

It may not make any top-tens, but it is a part of what made my mother what she is and will always be to me.