I rarely share videos or music and I really don’t enjoy the auto-music that can be found on some blogs. I don’t ever write about songs or lyrics but today is a different story because the images and the lyrics to this one video moved me – and of course I wanted to share my experience with you.
My husband pulled me aside the other night and played this music video for me by Taylor Swift. It was the first time I ever saw the video or heard the song and by the end, I was crying. It was one of the best music videos I’ve ever watched and some of the most beautiful lyrics written. It’s a video completely comprised of raw footage from home videos of her life.
I saw myself in that little girl.
I saw myself in that daughter growing up.
I saw my own mother and our beautiful relationship.
And because I saw myself in that mother who was watching it all take place.
Memories of my own childhood immediately came to me and the memories I am making right now with my own children suddenly came to light. Yes, by the end of this video I was crying – crying because it’s the realization that my kids are growing up so fast and there isn’t a damn thing I can do about it…
Other than to hold my husband’s hand and recognize that we’re having the best days with them.
I’m trying to find my tissue…..
I know, right?! I think this is my new favorite song. Ever.
Love this video! Thanks for sharing it Heather. I am having the best days with my kids as well.
Glad you loved it! It’s one of those things that can brighten your day and remind you to live in the moment!!
Totally crying. This video made my day. Thank you, Theta Mom. Big hearts!
I’m glad to know I am not the only one that can’t through this video without crying! 😉 Have an awesome day mama!!
xo
My 3.5 year old is a die hard Taylor Swift fan so while searching for videos onDemand, I came across the Best Day around last Christmas. I tear up every time I watch it!
That’s exactly where my husband showed it to me. Love, love, love this song and video!
crap…. I should not have watched this at work! Trying hard to not let my makeup run down my face.
Such a sweet song! We can only hope that all our children feel the same way about us.
Thanks for sharing!
I was thinking that, too Jackie as I watch this. I hope my daughter feels the same way about me years from now. 😉
I love this song, it is definitely emotional. I have a hard time listening to any song that makes me think about my babies growing up- I always end up in tears!
I know – these are the kind of moments that remind me to stop and smell the roses!!
Wow. That was beautiful. And really, when was the last time you heard a famous musician thanking their parents for being awesome?
Thanks for sharing.
Exactly!! I have a whole new respect for her!
That song gives me goosebumps. I love it
Goosebumps for sure!! 😉
I LOVE This song and video. Cry every time. Good share!
Me too!!!
Thank you for sharing this video and its message!
You are welcome!!
Touching video and song. This is my first time hearing it – thank you for sharing.
It was mine, too Flory! Glad you liked it.
Wow Taylor Swift is all the buzz these days lol I posted about her too— but my post definitely isnt a tear jerker.
This one gives me chills. So sweet.
Me, too. The best!
What a tear jerker! Such a beautiful song and video and what a powerful message and reminder. Thank you for sharing!
I totally agree – so glad you enjoyed it!
I love that music video – and as I don’t normally watch music videos I never would have seen it without your prodding, so thanks!
Exactly!! Glad you liked it!
Oh the tears….
I lost it when that baby went for the neck snuggle. I remember that neck snuggle.
I miss it.
Jen, I lost it at that part, too and that is EXACTLY the moment I looked at my husband and I was sad – sad because I feel like I rushed that time when they were babies away and sad that I wish I had video of them just like that. I am now going to be taking more photos and videos of my kids because I want some memory of them on film – just like this.
This is hard for me right now because I often feel I’m not giving my daughter the best childhood ever. She spends her time in school working really hard. After school is way too much homework for a first grader, in my opinion. Then we generally make sure she has time to interact with other kids or go to therapies for her autism. It’s really not a terribly fun life that kids should be having.
And you’re right. The time goes by so fast!
When do kids have time to be kids? Just wondering.
Cheryl, My heart goes out to you because you have so much on your plate – but perhaps a video like this reminds us the embrace the moments we DO have with our kids – even when they aren’t the best moments – because it DOES go by so fast…
That is really, really sweet and I only hope that my girls feel the same way about me! My post today is on a similar topic – about enjoying every moment and how sometimes when you don’t enjoy the moment at the time you appreciate it later.
Without a doubt Anne!!
Grabbing my flip and recording our best day. Today. Every day. I am blessed. Thank you so much for sharing!
I LOVE that! “Recording our best day. Today. Every day.”
Okay, I’m still trying to get over my boy turning 10 the other day and wondering where all the time has gone to. This just made me want to cry more! (in a good way though, I guess! So sweet!)
I can’t get through this video without crying!
that was absolutely beautiful! it makes my heart ache for a daughter so bad!!!
thank you for sharing it.
So glad you liked it! I thought it was worth posting.
xo
LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing. It is so weird how we see ourselves as the child AND the mother, isn’t it? But that’s what make the emotions come flooding out for me.
I thought the SAME thing Jill! Like, wow – in one instance I felt like I was 5 again and in the next, I related to the mother watching in awe of her 5 year old. Crazy- but good crazy I guess!
I first heard that song when I was pregnant with Lucy and oh man…it still makes me cry every time!
I can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of it – from my hubs no less!!
I really dislike videos, they are usually pornographic and degrating to women in some way. But this is precious.
Like you, I found myself thinking so much about being home every day with my two guys…
My thoughts exactly Jean – this is SO precious!
Awww…..this made my eye misty.
The other day, I tried to pick up my daughter Cal and for about two seconds, nothing happened! I managed to get her off the ground, but certainly not as easily as I once did!
Trying my best to enjoy EVERYDAY.
Elizabeth -Me, too! Some days are easier than others, but a video like this REMINDS me of the blessings we have!!
Oh my that video is SO SWEET!!! I am not a big Taylor Swift fan but that video/song is pretty awesome!!
I love it!!
Why? Why do they have to get so big so fast?! Sniff.
I know, right? Why??
What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing it.
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!!
this makes me want to go run to my kids and hug them. it also makes me want to get off the internet, forget social media and blogging and spend every moment with them. but then i know the stress would set in. learning to balance time with them, with time away from them to keep sane.
thanks for this Heather.
It had the same effect on me and I think it’s a good reminder not to “sweat the small stuff.”
xo
I am at a crossroads here.
I am not a fan of Taylor Swift. I think she is overplayed. While I think she is an awesome songwriter, I think her voice is quite lacking. I do not get the appeal of her and why she is so popular.
However, after reading your post and the comments, I really want to click on this video to see what it is about.
I am not one to share videos on my blog but this was different. I think she’s a really talented songwriter – this kind of song pulls right at your heart strings whether you are a daughter or a mother or both.
I am curious – since you are not typically a fan of hers, what did you think of this video??
I thought the song itself, the lyrics, were beautiful and a wonderful testimony to her mother. I did not and still do not have a close relationship to my mother so I had to take it as the perspective of being a mother. This embodies exactly what I am trying to do with my own children.
Adding the home videos made the song mean even that much more.
However, I am still not a Taylor Swift fan. =)
This video is so special. Thanks for sharing it.
You’re welcome! I am really glad you liked it!
Thanks for sharing, you got me crying and it’s not even 6 am over here. I had never seen or heard this song before either. Makes me want to video my children today. I can’t remember the last time I pulled out the video camera.
Goes by too fast.
Melissa,
That’s another reason this video got me crying – I don’t have so *little* footage of my kids on video and with today’s technology and the tons of stuff we do have, it’s a sad reality that we don’t have more on film {and I can’t get that time back}. This video made me realize I will be using my Flip Cam *much* more and hugging my kids a little tighter today.
xo
Oh geez! I’m all teary just over your post!
I know, right??!!!
*tears*
Cutest thing ever is my boys sitting beside me asking about the kids in the video and my 2 year-old trying to kiss the baby.
Awwww!! How sweet! Glad you liked it! 😉
xo
This is my first time seeing this and I am a mess….what a great tribute to her childhood and mother. Yes you are right these are the best days and we are building memories that will be remembered by both our children and us. Thank you for sharing this!
I can’t believe this song has been out for over a year and my husband just found it recently and sat me down to watch it. I knew it had to be good since *he* wanted me to watch! And I am totally pulling out the Flip Cam much more often!! Thanks for your comment mama!
I love this video and the lyrics. It is really beautiful and such a poignant reminder that our children really do remember all of the things we do with them no matter how simple.
And I can’t believe it’s the first time I am hearing it! I agree – a wonderful reminder!!
I normally absolutely HATE music videos. They generally totally ruin the lyrics for me. But this… wow. LOVE!!
At the end of every year, I put together a playlist that is sort of review of that year’s theme. This year, my theme in life has been Here and Now. Taking the time to love on my family NOW. Correcting my bad attitudes of frustration NOW. Not after this hard phase of life passes or when the kids are easier to handle (cause really… who’s to say that will ever happen), but right here, right now. This song is definitely going on this year’s playlist.
Thank you so much for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed it Brenda – I just had to share it!
Thank you for the lovely video, it made me cry, as expected, which makes my husband crazy. Then I had him read some of these comments, just to prove that I’m not the only one! I only recently found your blog, and am still getting to know it and you, but from what I’ve seen you’re doing a great job, thanks!
Also, thank you for visiting me, it really means a lot that you take the time to visit newbies!
Of course! And I am glad that you enjoyed the video – as I said, I normally don’t post music videos them but this was different.
Hey Heather, what a great song. I too can relate to that little girl and the relationship with her mom. Thanks for sharing that great video.
It was so nice to hear from you!! I miss our chats! I hope you are doing well, and yes – this video is AWESOME.