Earlier this week I needed something to keep Lydia entertained and out from under my feet for a few minutes. So what better babysitter than my laptop, right? I turn the webcam to “RECORD” and let her see herself “on TV”.
Initially she was reading a book. In case you can’t understand her, she’s saying, “Boy, you in a heap a trouble.”
I took about 10 minutes of footage and did some really bad editing. The absolute best part(if you only watch one part, watch this part!) is the last 20 seconds. I have no clue what she’s doing(she doesn’t know either-I asked), but it’s really possessed-looking funny.
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I know it’s not cool to make fun of your own kid…but seriously?? This is hilarious. At least it was to us! And is it me or at the beginning doe she sound like Olivia from The Cosby Show or what?
Not 100% wordless, but oh well. Lydia’s new “dance” is um…it’s…the same thing every 2 year old does beautiful and awesome. (Yes, that’s my crackberry dinging in the background.)
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Carter trying to copy her is HILARIOUS. (Sorry for the shaky footage. I, horrible mommy that I am, couldn’t stop laughing.)
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(Only the first time was an accident. And, yes, I do have problems with inappropriate laughter. I’m also aware I sound like a COPD patient in this video.)
But I do have something I promised you all back in November. Remember when I told you that my brother had written a song for my kids, and then we sang it at this little get-together at my grandparents? Anyway…I couldn’t transfer the footage from my camera to my computer because I needed a specific type of connecting wire(remember the “why is it $8 at Walmart at $30 everywhere else” debacle??).
Anyway, I finally ordered the wire from Wal-mart when I ordered Marshall’s birthday present(I hate to only order one thing…I feel like I’m wasting the shipping and handling fee when I do). It came in yesterday and I was finally able to get that song off my camcorder! Yay!
Now when I say not to expect much, I don’t mean the song. I love the song. And I think my brother is incredibly talented. Who is not incredibly talented is me with a video camera. I had it on a tripod across the room, so the view isn’t all that great. And apparently I thought we were doing a hula dance while singing…not sure what that’s all about. I’ll blame it on my spreading pregnancy hips. PLUS…I kind of didn’t know that we were singing that song on that day, and it’d been a while since I’d sung it. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear more than a few slips on my part. Once again…it’s my fault, not his.
So…without further adieu:
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I’ve been promising a video section on this site for a while now. I got one video camera that I really like, but it’s not as portable as my new Flip Ultra video recorder. The picture isn’t as clear as my “good” camcorder, but it fits in the palm of your hand and I can easily carry it in my purse or diaper bag.
It’s no big surprise to any of you that I looooooooove to karaoke. I got my very own machine a few years ago for Christmas and I’ve never turned back. I’m not ashamed to say(although I probably should be) that I frequently karaoke all by my lonesome. I sing anything if you give me the words! Just give me that microphone and I’m in heaven. Apparently my kids feel the same way. Enjoy!
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p.s. For those of you who really want to be like me, but don’t want to admit it to anyone else…you can actually karaoke in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a computer and this link. Once you get to “The Sims On Stage” karaoke room you can browse through the hundreds of songs they have available. If you want to hear/sing more than 30 seconds of any song you’ll have to register. If you get really brave you can even record yourself and put it out there for all the world to see.
