Slip Sliding Away

Sunday Scribblings – “Slippery”

This week, I dedicate my Sunday Scribblings contribution to a dear friend who is waiting patiently for her baby to be born. My friend is now eight days overdue and I am really feeling for her – my first was six days over, and that was certainly long enough.

The Sunday Scribblings prompt for this week is “slippery”, which prompted the memory of this little story…..

Some fifteen or so years ago, I worked with a girl whose best friend was pregnant. My co-worker even attended this girl’s birth, as her birthing partner. A couple of weeks before the birth, the mother-to-be was given a surprise baby shower by her friends. At one point during the party, the guest of honour mentioned that she would like to have music playing during her labour; to help her focus and relax. The idea prompted much discussion about the kinds of songs she might find helpful in such a situation. I believe some classical music was suggested and a few tranquil Enya songs, but then some smart arse suggested this little gem: Simon and Garfunkel’s Slip Sliding Away.

While my co-worker had re-counted this story straight faced and oblivious, I was doubled over in hysterics over this labour ward possibility and the cartoonish image that had set forth in my mind. My befuddled co-worker stared at me for about two seconds before she too saw the funny side, and before long we were both barely able to contain ourselves.

Now being a Simon and Garfunkel fan from way back, I must say, this song is fabulous, but the lyrics are of a more gloomy reflective nature, but boy…the chorus sure is fitting!

So with that my dear friend, I am praying for you, and I sincerely and dearly hope your baby comes slip sliding right on out with ease, any moment now.

Much Love XXX

I am having a go at this youtube version since all attempts to post the original have failed thus far...not sure what this has to do with anything, not really sure it even goes with the song. Enjoy it anyway.