lullabyes – Curious as a Cathy

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Hello, Kitten & Dawgs, I hope y’all had a relaxing weekend. That’s my time to unplug from Cyberville while I relax with DH. Can you believe we’re midway through this month? If this is your first time dropping in during the A2Z Challenge, I’m resuming my quest to become a better artist after finally overcoming my fears last year to pick up my pencil to create art sketches. You’ll find a complete list of my posts, here, except this time around I going high-tech in creating my artwork using my iPad, Apple pencil, and Procreate (drawing app) and today’s letter “N” I created ‘Naptime for Baby’ and it also works well for ‘Nite Nite, Sleep Tight little one’!

A Lullaby for My Children
©1988 Cathy Kennedy

Sleep little baby
Sleep through the night
Angels are with you
Right by your side
Outstretched arms
A fortress strong
Of love and mighty power
To keep you from harm (repeat)

I often sang, “Jesus Loves Me” to my wee ones and my late MIL sang “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”. What songs did you sing to your babies?

Hopefully, sharing my sketches every day will encourage you to do something that interests you that you’ve put off because like me you just didn’t think you could do it. My advice is, just do it! Maybe, you’ll be surprised at what you can do like me!

It’s “freebie” pick on Monday’s Mewsic Moves Me and you’re invited to hit the dance floor with my co-hosts, XmasDolly (Party Coordinator), Stacy, and filling in for Colette (taking a break due to illness) is our pawsome friend, Michelle!

But wait… it’s also time for another BoTB. In keeping with today’s artwork theme I using lullabyes for this showdown with two somewhat new-to-me tunes. I think I just forgot about them is all. Hey, I’m entitled since these songs are more than 25 years old.

Contender #1 Sir Elton “Blessed” (1995) penned these words with a child just a twinkle in his eye. This is for everyone wishing for God’s favor to shine on them or those who are expecting.

Contender #2 Bette Midler released “Baby Mine” in 1988, the same year DD#1 was born. Did I mention that my baby is having a baby? Yep, it’s true. It looks like I’m going to be grandmother. I’m too young for this! Okay, I’m not but I like to think that I am. Anyhwo, where was I? Oh yeah, I fixing to turn the floor over to Bette.

Contender #3 Billy Joel recorded this song written for his daughter in 1993. I received good news later the same year that I was prego with DS. Of course, I didn’t know if my baby was a boy or a girl. All I wanted was a healthy, happy baby. Sing your song, Mr. Piano Man!

How to play BoTB steps:

Voting is OPEN TO EVERYONE! There is NO wrong vote, except if you DON’T vote.
In comments, tell me which artist you like best and why (optional).
Tell your friends that you voted (optional).

It’s that simple with only ONE requirement – to VOTE. Hey, you’re here so make your voice be known. Got it? 😉 Next week same place, same time, I’ll announce the winner and tell you which artist got my pick.

Who gets your vote, will it be Sir Elton, Bette, or Billy?

You’ll find more awesome battles underway at some of these blog listed below (not everyone is doing the bi-monthly showdowns now) and if you’d like to be included in the fun, then contact Stephen requesting to be added to the list.

Angels Bark (Michele), Cherdo on the Flipside, Book Lover (Donna), The Doglady’s Den (Debbie), Your Daily Dose (Robin), Jingle Jangle Jungle (Mary), Mike’s Ramblings, Righting & Editing (Janie), STMcC Presents BoTB (Stephen, BoTB Manager), The Sound of One Hand Typing (John), & Tossing It Out (Lee).

DID YOU VOTE? What’s that? You can’t leave this page until you do or else your computer will self destruct. 😂

Thanks for making me apart of your day. Don’t forget to leave your footprints in comments with your signature (URL) so I can find my way back to you. Please let me know if you’re a new follower, so I can do the return favor. I realized the importance of building social networks. You might find me participating in my usual daily blog hops but right now I’m heading off to link up with other fellow AtoZers and you’re invited to come along. Join me tomorrow for more Creating iPad Art Sketches! X💋X💋,Cathy