I started singing to my kids when they were little. First we read, then I sing. They are now 9 and 7 and still will not go to bed untill my wife or I sing. Actually my singing to them rekindled my interest in music and I haven't looked back since.

When I started all I knew was drinking songs, songs about trying to get a man/woman into bed (My Husbands got no courage in him, Never Marry an old man) or death (Long black Veil, Motherless Child). My wife said I was giving the kids nightmares so I did learn some Lulabyes. Their favorites were Morningtown Ride, and Lavenders Green. Since then we have progressed to all sorts of sea shanties.

Its amazing, but there is something about my voice that even at full bore Whiskey Johny, or Boston Come All ye will put the kids out faster than you can shake a stick at. Sometimes I be singing for some time and Linn will yell in... They're Asleep! and sure enough they will be.

Peaceful time at last!

Jim in Silver Spring