Be a MOM

The last few days have been stressful but also inspiring.  I take credit for coming up with this parody, but I also dedicate it to my mischievous girls who provided a lot of ideas through their simple everyday actions.  *Edit:  One of my wonderful friends wanted to pin this but it needed pictures.  I have delved into my personal cache because I like avoiding copyright violations.  All these pictures are used with my permission.  I hope someone will be inspired to make a music video of this.  Please inform me when it happens.


Be a MOM
(Parody of Be a Man from Mulan)

Let's get down to business
We must raise children
Did they send me daughters
When I asked for MOMS?

You have never changed a diaper yet
But you can bet before we're through
Missie, I'll make a MOM
Out of you.

Tranquil as a forest
But on fire within.
Once you find the blankie
You are sure to grin.

You're a naive, young, optimistic lot
And you haven't got a clue.
Somehow I'll make a MOM.
Out of you.

Mom 1: I'm never gonna catch my breath
Mom 2: Say goodbye to those who knew me
Mom 3: Haven't slept a wink; I think he's cutting teeth
Mom 4: This kid really needs a bath
Mom 5: Never gonna finish laundry
Mom 6: Now I really wish my baby learns to sleep

[kids] BE A MOM
We must be swift as a running toddler
[kids] BE A MOM
With chicken soup in a great big spoon
[kids] BE A MOM
With all the strength of a toilet plunger
Mysterious as the mess they made in the room

Time is racing toward us
Till the kids arrive.
Have dinner on the table
And you might survive.

You're unsuited for the grocery store
So pack up, go home you're through
How did I make a MOM
Out of you?

[kids] BE A MOM
We must be swift as a spilling milk jug
[kids] BE A MOM
With all the force of a bed time rule
[kids] BE A MOM
With all the strength of imagination
Mysterious as the green stuff in the food

[everyone]BE A MOM
We must be swift as a coursing river
BE A MOM
With all the force of a great typhoon
BE A MOM
With all the strength of a raging fire
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon
Hoo-ah!