Much to my (and everyone else's) surprise, I did finish my NaSoAlMo album this year. (And thank you to Tami for nagging me throughout the month - I was really not staying focused at all!) I set the bar low, and accomplished nothing beyond that musically, but I'm still proud of most of the lyrics. I did most of the recording on Friday the 30th, so my voice is pretty rough considering I get winded walking to the mailbox these days. I also have to apologize for 90% of the piano - I basically played through the songs once or twice and then did one recording and didn't listen to it when it was through. I'm sitting down this morning and actually hearing them for the first time! So, here it is, and if you don't already love me and have low expectations, don't listen to it.

Jill's NaSoAlMo Album, 2007

I tried to write several different kinds of songs. I wanted some lullabies, but then I also wanted some fun songs that were more interactive. One book I'm reading suggested having a song dedicated to diaper-changing time so that baby has something to look forward to. That's what I was thinking of when I wrote "Mine". Of course, I'm either going to have to write a few more stanza's or become the world's fastest diaper changer, I'm not sure. I did get sentimental and write a few songs for myself like "Cry Baby" and "The Man You Will Become". Its strange having a child later in life. I've had more than a decade to think about children and priorities and I hope that some of the songs continue to remind me of how I feel now. Things will change dramatically, of course, but one secret of life is to not let it get completely ahead of you. Stop, reflect, and do things with intention. At least, that's always been my goal. Of course, I will have to do some things that my son can complain to his therapist about when he grows up. I'm sure that won't be a problem!