Ah… yes. This happened WAY more often than I was aware of. I only found out last weekend, while I was vising you, that you had requested this of EVERY suitor who came to visit me. Had I known then, I would have been mortified. I find it amusing, now, of course.

I was only aware of the ones who (a) told me that you made them sing or (b) you were very impressed with so you told me about their song (Josh).

(Justin vividly remembers singing that song on our porch. Apparently his friend was with him (for a double date) and you made him sing, as well.)

Did J’Neil have fun on her date??? How exciting (or possibly dull, depending on the guy) for her!

Suggestions…
“Stop! In the Name of Love”
“Knock 3 Times on the Ceiling…”
“Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
“Old McDonald”
“The Witch Doctor”
“The Hokey Pokey” (ones with actions are the best)

LOLOLOLOL…I love “I’m a little teapot” What a perfect tradition to carry on. Good work Kristin…Chris remember this for Abby.

This was such a fun tradition…. I’d LOVE it if Chris carried it on as well!

Ashley, I believe I didn’t start it til we moved to Sandy – so your earlier dates were not subject to your mother’s whims 🙂

I also used to make a kid do cartwheels before I’d give him his paycheck. I only did it a couple of times 🙂

It’s fun to see what people will do if you ask them to. If my waiter/waitress seems particularly friendly, when they ask “Can I get you anything else” I sometimes say…. “No… but how about a dance?” Some of them actually launch into a little dance. I love it.

Allison & I have been able to enjoy the dance of many a waitor/waitress in our time. Some of them are great, and no hesistation. Some look around to see who’s watching and, when the coast is clear, they comply with our wishes with a discrete performance. They always get a big tip.

J’Neil has been fully aware of the dating tradition and requirement for years. She’s grown up hearing that’s just the way things are in this family, and she expects her suitors to happily comply.

I’m sure it’s a bit intimidating to these poor boys who have never met me before to have to stand on my porch and sing me a song. But if they are not fun and pleasant enough to do it, they can’t date my daughter.

John came over yesterday primarily so J’Neil could help him with his math homework, so it wasn’t a date, but since he has an interest in my daughter, he is subject to the song rule.

He didn’t know “I’m a little teapot” so last night J’Neil emailed him a list of approved songs, along with their lyrics and anticipated hand/body movements, so he can be prepared for his next visit.

I love the Witchdoctor idea. We’ll have to add it to the list, which currently includes “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”, “Popcorn Popping”, “Wheels on the Bus”, “Once there was a Snowman”, “Pink Pajamas” and “God Bless My Underwear”.

I actually love this idea. And I would immediately approve more of a young man if he were to make an ass out of himself for my daughter’s sake. “I’m a Little Teapot” is a great one…I’ve never heard of “God Bless my Underwear”….that sounds even better. I also think the Spongebob Squarepants theme song would be fantastic.

They should sing Rod Stewart’s “Do you think I’m sexy,” or Olivia Newton John’s “Let’s get physical.”

that may give the moms something to think about.. : )

Yes, it was fun to see John sing to my mother. After that adventure he assures me he’ll be prepared for the next performace. I laugh at thinking of some of the people I know singing and dancing to those songs… I think the “chicken dance” should be added, it’s got excellent actions to go with it.

“God Bless My Underwear?”… lol. That sounds fabulous.
Yes, J’Neil- the chicken dance is a fun one to watch people perform…

I’m sure John is not yet prepared to launch into this song, but he was very polite and very pleasant and he may come visit her again.

GOD BLESS MY UNDERWEAR

God, bless my underwear
The only pair I own
Stand beside them,
And guide them,
As they sit in a heap all alone.

From the washer,
To the clothesline,
To my dresser drawer,
To my rear!

God, bless my underwear,
My only pair.
God, bless my underwear,
Or I’ll be bare.

I wish I had thought of this…great idea I am going to pass it along to my girls.

On Tori’s first date her friend Wendy was at the house when he arrived and ran and picked up the bible… and opened it and quote ” Touch me not or the Lord will smite thee ” Much to everyones amusement except Tori’s.

lol!! This is great.

:o) :O)

Hmmm…I can’t help but wonder what kind of performance Brandon would have given for my parents, if it had been a requirement at my house, which of course it wasn’t (to the best of my knowledge). 🙂

That’s an excellent question, Jennifer! Next time he asks you to do something for him, or go somewhere with him say, “OK – but first, a song” and see what he sings 🙂

I think Brandon would have done an outstanding job. Your parents missed out. Yes, I agree with Allison. Next time he asks for something that’s a bit of a sacrafice, ask for a song in exchange.

“John wants to come over. But he wants to know first if he has to sing this time…”

I told he doesn’t have to sing every time — Guys must always sing on a first date, of course — but the rest of the time, they just have to be prepared to sing one if requested.