tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6552970078024846107..comments2024-03-15T04:13:22.003-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: I hate blubbering in public! ~ By Leah St. JamesAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52436192070165809732017-05-16T07:18:23.693-04:002017-05-16T07:18:23.693-04:00Thanks, Ally and Donna, for the encouragement! Rig...Thanks, Ally and Donna, for the encouragement! Right now I'm waffling between The Pretenders' version of Bob Dylan's Forever Young and Sheryl Crow's version of Sweet Child O' Mind (yes...Guns 'N Roses!) :-) Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-48046933409205534622017-05-15T21:35:40.369-04:002017-05-15T21:35:40.369-04:00I'm sure whatever you decide will be great, Le...I'm sure whatever you decide will be great, Leah! Five years ago, (wow, can't believe it's been that long already) I went through the same process as my son prepared for his wedding. We eventually ended up with "You're My Best Friend" from Queen, because we both love Queen. I like to think he inherited that love from me. :-) I still tear up when I hear it today. <br /><br />{{Hugs}} Wishing you and your son and his bride a very happy wedding day. You'll do great!Donna Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432598670605984687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21418567990452772322017-05-11T10:45:54.337-04:002017-05-11T10:45:54.337-04:00Awww, those lyrics made me weepy too! I do have a ...Awww, those lyrics made me weepy too! I do have a son, but I'm not sure he'll ever get married. If he does, I'm not sure we'll have a mother/son dance. But, I will probably be a mess! I'm sure your son's wedding will be lovely, and yes, they are so adorable in that pic!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-59371677560644884762017-05-07T17:21:40.869-04:002017-05-07T17:21:40.869-04:00Ugh, Brenda! That would steam me. We haven't b...Ugh, Brenda! That would steam me. We haven't been controlled, but sometimes I do feel a bit left out. Like, uh...hello? We did contribute the groom to this equation you know! :-) At least I get to pick the rehearsal dinner, which is all set, thank goodness! After reading all the comments of the other MoGs, I'm feeling much more confident that I'll be able to have fun with this! :-) Thank you.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85527090286056236552017-05-07T17:18:22.718-04:002017-05-07T17:18:22.718-04:00That sounds so uncomfortable, Diane! I'm sure ...That sounds so uncomfortable, Diane! I'm sure people didn't think you were arguing! Maybe they thought you were overcome with emotion, like I fear! I do appreciate your advice, though. I'm definitely opting for a short "solo" and inviting others fairly quickly!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45288746410653512532017-05-07T10:32:28.957-04:002017-05-07T10:32:28.957-04:00I can't remember the song and it wasn't to...I can't remember the song and it wasn't too planned. The MoB had everything so controlled and all geared to the B side of the family that we were sideliners. Don't get me started on that! Plus, the "kids" were older and controlled some of what went on. But here's the thing with me. I'm a crier too, but I'd never danced with my son before, so I was kind of kiddy and had fun with it.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-49957603398723392812017-05-07T10:25:33.434-04:002017-05-07T10:25:33.434-04:00I'm sure whatever you decide, Leah, will be lo...I'm sure whatever you decide, Leah, will be lovely. Enjoy. Love Vonnie's idea of jokes. I wish we'd limited our time alone on the dance floor and invited others to join us at Son's wedding. He picked the song--I think it was a John Denver song but don't remember. Anyway, my back started killing me as the song went on forever. Finally, I told him I had to sit down then walked off the floor. I couldn't stand (literally) another moment. He signaled the DJ to stop playing. I'm sure it looked like we'd argued or something. Afterward I wished I'd waited until he cut off the song. Talk about embarrassing.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28026092160964279322017-05-07T05:37:03.271-04:002017-05-07T05:37:03.271-04:00Another vote for hokey pokey, Margo? Hmmmm... What...Another vote for hokey pokey, Margo? Hmmmm... Whatever we finally pick, I'm definitely going to limit our mother/son time in the spotlight! I'll be interested to hear what your son decides to do on the dance! Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18567391828012334912017-05-07T05:34:05.929-04:002017-05-07T05:34:05.929-04:00Now that sounds fun, Linda! I might have to revisi...Now that sounds fun, Linda! I might have to revisit the song idea and look for something fun, that's not pop or country. :-) Thinking....Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-1766605473036376802017-05-06T20:27:54.210-04:002017-05-06T20:27:54.210-04:00Enjoy the moments, Leah. I've been MoB twice a...Enjoy the moments, Leah. I've been MoB twice and MoG once so far. My husband danced with our daughters at their weddings, my oldest son and I didn't at his. Now my youngest son is engaged. We'll see what he decides. Like Vonnie, we'd talk about the food. I like the idea of inviting others to dance a few bars into the song. Much less pressure to perform. Then again, the Hokey Pokey did cross my mind.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-60216605703320102272017-05-06T19:07:54.920-04:002017-05-06T19:07:54.920-04:00My sister-in-law and nephew danced the 'Hokey ...My sister-in-law and nephew danced the 'Hokey Pokey'. When he was a little boy he would always perform that dance for the family Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878624361905230528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70214935238606861902017-05-06T18:13:28.775-04:002017-05-06T18:13:28.775-04:00I'll need to watch that movie again, Rolynn. A...I'll need to watch that movie again, Rolynn. And I agree, it's important to let it all out...get it out of your system. I plan to listen to the song over and over until I'm desensitized to it. That's the theory anyway! The thought of dripping mascara is hopefully enough to freeze the tears!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-60565335212020467012017-05-06T18:08:54.900-04:002017-05-06T18:08:54.900-04:00Jude Law in The Holiday (the movie). He made me f...Jude Law in The Holiday (the movie). He made me feel better about being a weeper. Hell, I weep at the ends of novels because I'm GUESSING it's going to be sad. I teared up for 80% to end of A Man Called Ove (Read this book!). Anyway, it's good to figure out why you're crying...then allow some time for a good bout. After that, one must consider the crowd's needs and the awfulness of dripping mascara...and the joy of the bride and groom. It's their day...they are finally on their own...smile!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55812359907865040452017-05-06T17:36:50.223-04:002017-05-06T17:36:50.223-04:00Alison, I knew I'd be weepy, but I didn't ...Alison, I knew I'd be weepy, but I didn't expect to burst into tears just listening to song choices! I've got it bad. :-) I'm glad I'm not the only Walmart-weeper.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-68650165839912502952017-05-06T17:33:14.543-04:002017-05-06T17:33:14.543-04:00We did find the perfect song, Jannince...after doz...We did find the perfect song, Jannince...after dozens of hours scouring YouTube, and it's long. I told my son that we're going to open up the dance floor to others after the first couple minutes. That's long enough for me! He agreed.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-36629938083096125762017-05-06T17:19:42.644-04:002017-05-06T17:19:42.644-04:00I knew you'd have some great advice, Vonnie! W...I knew you'd have some great advice, Vonnie! We did finally pick a song. It's not the Carole King one, but it is sentimental. I am going to have to start stocking up on jokes! (I can see my son talking about the food, too!)Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-89616574231815097572017-05-06T17:17:58.974-04:002017-05-06T17:17:58.974-04:00Oh Andi..I'm sorry! But it does get you, doesn...Oh Andi..I'm sorry! But it does get you, doesn't it??? Your daughter's wedding sounds unique, and wonderfully so. Looking forward to your pictures1Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-86824014025997403742017-05-06T16:29:52.639-04:002017-05-06T16:29:52.639-04:00So many decisions! I'm sorry, I can't help...So many decisions! I'm sorry, I can't help you with the song choice. I'm the kind of person who cries at Wal-Mart openings. It's a good thing I don't have a boy!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-8729785307908190932017-05-06T14:42:34.954-04:002017-05-06T14:42:34.954-04:00You'll find the perfect song. I remember we di...You'll find the perfect song. I remember we did the groom/mother and bride/father dance together so we weren't out there alone feeling awkward. The the rest of the wedding party joined in after the first verse of the song to share the spotlight. We were more comfortable with that. Have fun...and you're allowed to cry!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41348003210670236202017-05-06T12:05:33.809-04:002017-05-06T12:05:33.809-04:00Pick the Carole King song and then prepare a list ...Pick the Carole King song and then prepare a list of jokes to whisper to your son while you dance. Between trying to recall the punch line and watching his shocked face as lovingly look in his eyes and gobsmack him with a few zingers, there will be no time for crying. Especially if you get the punch lines mixed up and son #2 (in birth order only) starts laughing like crazy...and so do you.<br /><br />I don't recall the song my baby boy and I danced to. Mike, in his typical fashion, talked about the food and I nodded. Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-25472605384696520612017-05-06T11:59:57.896-04:002017-05-06T11:59:57.896-04:00Well, as a MOB in some 22 days, I can't help. ...Well, as a MOB in some 22 days, I can't help. We're not doing father/daughter or mother/son dances, it's a very untraditional wedding in that respect. But I'll tell you, at the point you wrote you started crying, so did I... It's obviously catching! But do send photos Leah, please!Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.com